2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · FP11 FGX
2011 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 May 2011. Recorded mileage 179,618 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,618 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FP11 FGX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 179,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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FP11 FGX Mileage History
- 11/09/2023166,869 mi
- 12/09/2024172,025 mi+5,156 mi
- 20/09/2024172,096 mi+71 mi
- 24/09/2025179,617 mi+7,521 mi
- 24/09/2025179,618 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,259 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FP11 FGX 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 (FP11 FGX) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 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), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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