2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · EM55 HOD
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 12 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 156,757 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,757 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EM55 HOD Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 156,757 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EM55 HOD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Golf (EM55 HOD) between May 2014 and May 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (4.1.D.1b)”.
EM55 HOD Mileage History
- 19/05/201436,773 mi
- 13/05/201563,516 mi+26,743 mi
- 11/05/201689,071 mi+25,555 mi
- 11/05/201689,073 mi+2 mi
- 17/05/2017112,649 mi+23,576 mi
- 16/05/2018122,131 mi+9,482 mi
- 12/05/2019128,886 mi+6,755 mi
- 11/05/2020131,985 mi+3,099 mi
- 05/05/2021134,401 mi+2,416 mi
- 17/05/2022137,217 mi+2,816 mi
- 20/05/2022137,234 mi+17 mi
- 15/05/2023142,057 mi+4,823 mi
- 16/05/2023142,059 mi+2 mi
- 16/05/2024146,751 mi+4,692 mi
- 12/05/2025151,343 mi+4,592 mi
- 12/05/2026156,757 mi+5,414 mi
Average of roughly 10,015 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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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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