2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · BN61 YFT
2011 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 169,394 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,394 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN61 YFT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2026
- 169,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN61 YFT 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 YFT) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 August 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 (14 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.
BN61 YFT Mileage History
- 20/07/2023145,414 mi
- 30/07/2024152,585 mi+7,171 mi
- 31/07/2024152,585 mi
- 09/08/2025161,424 mi+8,839 mi
- 08/08/2026169,394 mi+7,970 mi
Average of roughly 7,855 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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