2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · BN61 YGD
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 07 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 158,061 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,061 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN61 YGD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2025
- 158,061 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN61 YGD 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 YGD) between October 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 August 2025 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 (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
BN61 YGD Mileage History
- 11/10/2022128,742 mi
- 12/10/2023135,075 mi+6,333 mi
- 18/10/2023135,084 mi+9 mi
- 28/08/2024142,914 mi+7,830 mi
- 27/08/2025158,061 mi+15,147 mi
Average of roughly 10,190 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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