2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · FY61 KVL
2011 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 163,464 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,464 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FY61 KVL Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 163,464 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (38 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY61 KVL 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 (FY61 KVL) between August 2014 and November 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (38 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 87 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 Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
FY61 KVL Mileage History
- 09/08/201445,962 mi
- 09/08/201445,962 mi
- 24/08/201556,250 mi+10,288 mi
- 05/10/201663,856 mi+7,606 mi
- 13/09/201772,649 mi+8,793 mi
- 14/09/201772,689 mi+40 mi
- 29/09/201884,414 mi+11,725 mi
- 20/09/201996,565 mi+12,151 mi
- 02/10/2020107,473 mi+10,908 mi
- 05/10/2020107,473 mi
- 22/10/2021119,769 mi+12,296 mi
- 25/10/2021119,769 mi
- 05/11/2022130,983 mi+11,214 mi
- 04/11/2023141,207 mi+10,224 mi
- 08/11/2023141,322 mi+115 mi
- 17/10/2024152,108 mi+10,786 mi
- 04/11/2024152,528 mi+420 mi
- 06/11/2025163,391 mi+10,863 mi
- 18/11/2025163,464 mi+73 mi
Average of roughly 10,419 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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