2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · GX11 NXM
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 55,704 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,704 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GX11 NXM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 55,704 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GX11 NXM 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 (GX11 NXM) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
GX11 NXM Mileage History
- 05/11/202153,044 km
- 07/11/202262,649 km+9,605 km
- 30/10/202371,353 km+8,704 km
- 05/11/202482,005 km+10,652 km
- 11/11/202555,704 mi
Average of roughly 662 miles per year across 5 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: Excellent
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