2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · BN61 YED
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 186,284 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,284 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN61 YED Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 186,284 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN61 YED 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 (BN61 YED) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BN61 YED Mileage History
- 05/07/2023160,282 mi
- 05/07/2023160,282 mi
- 26/07/2024164,502 mi+4,220 mi
- 18/07/2025175,521 mi+11,019 mi
- 27/07/2026186,284 mi+10,763 mi
Average of roughly 8,493 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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