2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · FT11 DMV

The most recent MOT test on 29 January 2026 indicates a pass with no defects recorded. This follows a failed test on 17 February 2025, which was rectified to achieve a pass on the same day. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the vehicle has successfully passed its last three annual inspections without any recorded advisories or mechanical defects. The vehicle has covered 110,013 miles over approximately 15 years, averaging roughly 7,334 miles per year. This mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The records show a steady progression of testing from February 2023 through to January 2026, with no significant gaps in the MOT history that would suggest long periods of inactivity. While the recent records are clean, the failure on 17 February 2025 warrants a closer physical inspection of the components that typically cause immediate failures. A buyer should specifically examine the braking system, including brake pads, discs, and calipers, as well as the suspension components such as coil springs and bushes. Although no specific faults were listed in the digital record for that failure, these areas are common points of concern on a Volkswagen Golf of this age and mileage. Checking the underside for structural corrosion and inspecting the exhaust system for leaks or excessive wear remains necessary. The absence of advisories in the 2024, 2025, and 2026 tests suggests that consumable items like tyres and wiper blades were likely within legal limits at the time of testing, but a manual check of tread depth and rubber condition is advised during a physical inspection.