2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · GU61 WMX
2011 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 94,188 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,188 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU61 WMX Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 94,188 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU61 WMX 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 (GU61 WMX) between September 2014 and September 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 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: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
GU61 WMX Mileage History
- 08/09/201416,369 mi
- 03/10/201521,578 mi+5,209 mi
- 27/10/201631,211 mi+9,633 mi
- 24/10/201741,384 mi+10,173 mi
- 24/10/201741,384 mi
- 26/10/201853,366 mi+11,982 mi
- 26/10/201958,226 mi+4,860 mi
- 30/10/201958,253 mi+27 mi
- 20/10/202063,058 mi+4,805 mi
- 07/09/202167,995 mi+4,937 mi
- 08/09/202167,995 mi
- 08/09/202270,923 mi+2,928 mi
- 08/09/202373,932 mi+3,009 mi
- 02/09/202477,128 mi+3,196 mi
- 02/09/202587,426 mi+10,298 mi
- 08/09/202587,715 mi+289 mi
- 02/09/202694,117 mi+6,402 mi
- 09/09/202694,188 mi+71 mi
Average of roughly 6,483 miles per year across 18 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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