2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · FR11 EXZ
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 07 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 172,162 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,162 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FR11 EXZ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 172,162 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FR11 EXZ Mileage History
- 28/04/201423,452 mi
- 27/04/201529,659 mi+6,207 mi
- 18/04/201635,779 mi+6,120 mi
- 27/03/201745,486 mi+9,707 mi
- 27/03/201745,486 mi
- 05/03/201855,345 mi+9,859 mi
- 05/03/201855,345 mi
- 04/03/201966,321 mi+10,976 mi
- 12/03/202081,953 mi+15,632 mi
- 16/03/202191,899 mi+9,946 mi
- 16/03/202191,899 mi
- 15/03/2022113,990 mi+22,091 mi
- 09/03/2023133,537 mi+19,547 mi
- 06/03/2024153,090 mi+19,553 mi
- 01/04/2025162,976 mi+9,886 mi
- 26/02/2026172,161 mi+9,185 mi
- 26/02/2026172,162 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 12,567 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
FR11 EXZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Golf (FR11 EXZ) between April 2014 and February 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). 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: “Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))”.
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