2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · GU61 AYK
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 131,067 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,067 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU61 AYK Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 131,067 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU61 AYK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Golf (GU61 AYK) between August 2014 and April 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
GU61 AYK Mileage History
- 29/08/201461,537 mi
- 25/11/201462,604 mi+1,067 mi
- 10/11/201576,774 mi+14,170 mi
- 02/11/201688,415 mi+11,641 mi
- 01/11/201799,246 mi+10,831 mi
- 01/11/201799,246 mi
- 01/11/2018103,905 mi+4,659 mi
- 28/11/2019111,098 mi+7,193 mi
- 10/04/2021114,096 mi+2,998 mi
- 10/04/202111,409 mi-102,687 mi
- 06/04/2022116,083 mi+104,674 mi
- 11/04/2023121,680 mi+5,597 mi
- 13/04/2023121,693 mi+13 mi
- 09/04/2024125,181 mi+3,488 mi
- 09/04/2024125,191 mi+10 mi
- 04/04/2025127,891 mi+2,700 mi
- 09/04/2026131,067 mi+3,176 mi
Average of roughly 5,989 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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