2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · BV61 ORP
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 49,047 miles. MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,047 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV61 ORP Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 49,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV61 ORP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Golf (BV61 ORP) between August 2014 and August 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)”.
BV61 ORP Mileage History
- 01/08/201413,641 mi
- 22/07/201523,137 mi+9,496 mi
- 29/07/201630,685 mi+7,548 mi
- 29/07/201630,685 mi
- 20/07/201735,856 mi+5,171 mi
- 16/07/201840,237 mi+4,381 mi
- 19/07/201944,082 mi+3,845 mi
- 28/07/202046,332 mi+2,250 mi
- 27/07/202146,646 mi+314 mi
- 01/08/202246,882 mi+236 mi
- 22/08/202347,410 mi+528 mi
- 23/08/202347,410 mi
- 19/08/202447,842 mi+432 mi
- 16/09/202548,375 mi+533 mi
- 24/08/202649,047 mi+672 mi
Average of roughly 2,935 miles per year across 15 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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