2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · FT11 GYG
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 27/05/2011. Recorded mileage 124,501 miles. MOT valid until 08/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,501 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 1598cc
FT11 GYG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 124,501 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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FT11 GYG Mileage History
- 05/08/2024117,221 mi
- 08/08/2024117,285 mi+64 mi
- 06/08/2025120,639 mi+3,354 mi
- 07/08/2025120,640 mi+1 mi
- 31/07/2026124,501 mi+3,861 mi
Average of roughly 3,668 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FT11 GYG 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 GYG) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 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 (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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