2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · FT11 GXC
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2011. Recorded mileage 178,774 miles. MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,774 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FT11 GXC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 178,774 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: Good
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FT11 GXC Mileage History
- 26/03/2024163,315 mi
- 27/03/2024163,318 mi+3 mi
- 08/04/2025170,448 mi+7,130 mi
- 12/04/2025170,470 mi+22 mi
- 17/04/2026178,774 mi+8,304 mi
Average of roughly 7,509 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FT11 GXC 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 (FT11 GXC) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 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 (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 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: “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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