2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · BF11 LUW
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 03 May 2011. Recorded mileage 152,578 miles. MOT expired on 16 Apr 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF11 LUW Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2022
- 152,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF11 LUW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Golf (BF11 LUW) between May 2014 and April 2022.
The record contains 9 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
BF11 LUW Mileage History
- 01/05/201495,171 mi
- 22/05/2015118,222 mi+23,051 mi
- 27/05/2015118,222 mi
- 11/05/2016120,543 mi+2,321 mi
- 25/04/2017134,021 mi+13,478 mi
- 02/03/2018135,383 mi+1,362 mi
- 06/03/2018135,383 mi
- 18/04/2019140,745 mi+5,362 mi
- 27/03/2020145,119 mi+4,374 mi
- 16/04/2021148,151 mi+3,032 mi
- 16/04/2021148,151 mi
- 15/04/2022152,578 mi+4,427 mi
Average of roughly 7,216 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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