2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · E2 BAT
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 20 May 2011. Recorded mileage 214,570 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,570 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E2 BAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 214,570 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E2 BAT 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 (E2 BAT) between January 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 April 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: Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
E2 BAT Mileage History
- 10/01/2023176,485 mi
- 12/01/2024191,980 mi+15,495 mi
- 16/04/2025199,996 mi+8,016 mi
- 15/04/2026214,570 mi+14,574 mi
- 15/04/2026214,570 mi
Average of roughly 11,678 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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