2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · EL55 MUL
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25 Jan 2011. Recorded mileage 175,177 miles. MOT valid until 28 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,177 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EL55 MUL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 175,177 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EL55 MUL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Golf (EL55 MUL) between May 2025 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 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: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
EL55 MUL Mileage History
- 29/05/2025168,914 mi
- 30/05/2025168,914 mi
- 30/04/2026175,177 mi+6,263 mi
- 01/05/2026175,177 mi
Average of roughly 6,789 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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