2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · DN61 MXP
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 126,073 miles. MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,073 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DN61 MXP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 126,073 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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DN61 MXP Mileage History
- 24/08/2023118,218 mi
- 12/08/2024120,094 mi+1,876 mi
- 11/08/2025123,968 mi+3,874 mi
- 07/08/2026126,073 mi+2,105 mi
- 07/08/2026126,073 mi
Average of roughly 2,659 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DN61 MXP 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 (DN61 MXP) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 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: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (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: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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