2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · BJ11 WLB
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 22 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 110,092 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,092 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BJ11 WLB Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 110,092 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BJ11 WLB Mileage History
- 14/03/201430,409 mi
- 14/03/201430,409 mi
- 20/03/201539,673 mi+9,264 mi
- 30/03/201648,726 mi+9,053 mi
- 30/03/201648,726 mi
- 10/03/201755,906 mi+7,180 mi
- 22/02/201863,247 mi+7,341 mi
- 19/02/201971,154 mi+7,907 mi
- 19/02/201971,154 mi
- 25/02/202079,366 mi+8,212 mi
- 19/02/202183,132 mi+3,766 mi
- 19/02/202289,048 mi+5,916 mi
- 19/02/202289,048 mi
- 03/02/202395,123 mi+6,075 mi
- 07/02/202395,125 mi+2 mi
- 02/02/2024100,606 mi+5,481 mi
- 02/02/2024100,606 mi
- 04/02/2025105,267 mi+4,661 mi
- 02/02/2026110,092 mi+4,825 mi
Average of roughly 6,702 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
BJ11 WLB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Golf (BJ11 WLB) between March 2014 and February 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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