2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · FV11 LGL
2011 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 171,047 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,047 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV11 LGL Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2025
- 171,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV11 LGL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Golf (FV11 LGL) between August 2014 and April 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 69 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 Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
FV11 LGL Mileage History
- 19/08/201480,832 mi
- 22/08/201480,832 mi
- 07/12/2015100,931 mi+20,099 mi
- 05/12/2016117,636 mi+16,705 mi
- 05/12/2016117,636 mi
- 06/12/2017135,081 mi+17,445 mi
- 06/12/2017135,081 mi
- 19/12/2018144,998 mi+9,917 mi
- 20/12/2018144,998 mi
- 07/12/2019148,506 mi+3,508 mi
- 02/12/2020157,629 mi+9,123 mi
- 02/12/2020157,629 mi
- 02/12/2021163,597 mi+5,968 mi
- 20/12/2022166,112 mi+2,515 mi
- 04/04/2023166,144 mi+32 mi
- 25/03/2024169,648 mi+3,504 mi
- 26/03/2024169,648 mi
- 26/03/2025171,046 mi+1,398 mi
- 01/04/2025171,047 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,496 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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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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