2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · GL08 RAG
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 154,316 miles. MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,316 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL08 RAG Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 154,316 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL08 RAG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Golf (GL08 RAG) between February 2014 and November 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
GL08 RAG Mileage History
- 19/02/201457,522 mi
- 19/02/201457,522 mi
- 14/02/201571,371 mi+13,849 mi
- 06/02/201685,477 mi+14,106 mi
- 06/02/201685,477 mi
- 14/02/201798,381 mi+12,904 mi
- 23/11/2017101,849 mi+3,468 mi
- 24/11/2018109,414 mi+7,565 mi
- 24/11/2018109,414 mi
- 16/11/2019116,310 mi+6,896 mi
- 18/11/2020123,213 mi+6,903 mi
- 11/11/2021130,735 mi+7,522 mi
- 15/11/2021130,738 mi+3 mi
- 23/11/2022137,966 mi+7,228 mi
- 09/11/2023141,611 mi+3,645 mi
- 19/11/2024144,865 mi+3,254 mi
- 19/11/2024144,865 mi
- 17/11/2025154,316 mi+9,451 mi
Average of roughly 8,242 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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