2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · FR11 RLV
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 25 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 317,707 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 317,707 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FR11 RLV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 317,707 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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FR11 RLV Mileage History
- 16/07/2024280,972 mi
- 29/04/2025294,482 mi+13,510 mi
- 01/05/2025294,482 mi
- 28/04/2026317,473 mi+22,991 mi
- 06/05/2026317,707 mi+234 mi
Average of roughly 20,350 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FR11 RLV 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 (FR11 RLV) between July 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 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 (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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