2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · D20 DAJ
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 135,527 miles. MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,527 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
D20 DAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 135,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 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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D20 DAJ Mileage History
- 16/02/2024118,312 mi
- 13/02/2025126,703 mi+8,391 mi
- 13/02/2025126,703 mi
- 18/02/2026135,527 mi+8,824 mi
- 18/02/2026135,527 mi
Average of roughly 8,576 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D20 DAJ 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 (D20 DAJ) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 February 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: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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