2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · FY61 YDF
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 06 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 71,539 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,539 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FY61 YDF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2025
- 71,539 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY61 YDF 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 YDF) between January 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FY61 YDF Mileage History
- 20/01/202258,743 mi
- 24/01/202361,664 mi+2,921 mi
- 23/01/202466,565 mi+4,901 mi
- 23/01/202571,539 mi+4,974 mi
- 23/01/202571,539 mi
Average of roughly 4,252 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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