2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · BV61 OUL
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 07 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 154,463 miles. MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV61 OUL Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 154,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV61 OUL 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 OUL) between September 2014 and December 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
BV61 OUL Mileage History
- 06/09/201440,133 mi
- 04/09/201565,007 mi+24,874 mi
- 15/07/201680,508 mi+15,501 mi
- 23/06/201789,560 mi+9,052 mi
- 07/07/201789,579 mi+19 mi
- 14/07/2018101,160 mi+11,581 mi
- 04/07/2019110,858 mi+9,698 mi
- 04/07/2019110,858 mi
- 12/01/2021123,214 mi+12,356 mi
- 12/01/2021123,214 mi
- 03/02/2022132,817 mi+9,603 mi
- 10/01/2023135,605 mi+2,788 mi
- 29/12/2023140,694 mi+5,089 mi
- 12/12/2024149,070 mi+8,376 mi
- 17/12/2025154,463 mi+5,393 mi
Average of roughly 10,135 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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