2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · BU57 ALB
2011 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2011. Recorded mileage 144,177 miles. MOT valid until 01/05/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,177 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 1968cc
BU57 ALB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 144,177 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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BU57 ALB Mileage History
- 03/05/2023123,545 mi
- 30/04/2024130,520 mi+6,975 mi
- 19/04/2025137,120 mi+6,600 mi
- 24/04/2025137,126 mi+6 mi
- 30/04/2026144,177 mi+7,051 mi
Average of roughly 6,895 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BU57 ALB 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 (BU57 ALB) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 April 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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