2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · CX61 YJR
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 12 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 186,815 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,815 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CX61 YJR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 186,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CX61 YJR 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 (CX61 YJR) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
CX61 YJR Mileage History
- 21/11/2023163,669 mi
- 21/11/2023163,669 mi
- 13/11/2024175,486 mi+11,817 mi
- 11/11/2025186,815 mi+11,329 mi
- 11/11/2025186,815 mi
Average of roughly 11,724 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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