2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · BK61 OCB
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 38,099 miles. MOT expired on 27 Dec 2019. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Dec 2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,099 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BK61 OCB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/12/2018
- 38,099 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BK61 OCB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Golf (BK61 OCB) between October 2014 and December 2018.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
BK61 OCB Mileage History
- 23/10/201426,897 mi
- 04/11/201529,927 mi+3,030 mi
- 08/11/201632,221 mi+2,294 mi
- 04/12/201734,859 mi+2,638 mi
- 28/12/201838,099 mi+3,240 mi
Average of roughly 2,679 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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