2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.2L Petrol · FY61 VDA
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 88,548 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,548 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FY61 VDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 88,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY61 VDA 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 (FY61 VDA) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 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 (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper gaiter (5.3.4 (b”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
FY61 VDA Mileage History
- 17/04/202476,382 mi
- 07/04/202584,662 mi+8,280 mi
- 10/04/202584,679 mi+17 mi
- 22/04/202688,547 mi+3,868 mi
- 22/04/202688,548 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,044 miles per year across 5 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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