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2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · GY61 FUE

GY61 FUE

2011 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14/10/2011. Recorded mileage 141,071 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2011 · Canterbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 15/07/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
141,071 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 15/07/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2011
Engine
1968cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the available MOT history. The most recent test on 16 July 2025 at 141,071 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, following a failure just one day prior at 141,057 miles. This specific sequence suggests a minor administrative error or a trivial defect that was rectified immediately, as the vehicle has maintained a clean record across the last four annual tests. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage patterns for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 9,400 miles per year. Between June 2022 at 121,223 miles and July 2025 at 141,071 miles, the car covered roughly 20,000 miles, indicating a steady rate of use rather than long periods ofກັບ which often lead to perished seals or seized-braking-related components. The lack of significant gaps in the testing schedule suggests the previous owners were proactive in keeping the vehicle roadworthy without avoiding major inspections. While the digital record shows no recurring mechanical failures or advisories, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of common wear points inherent to the 2011 Golf model. Focus specifically on the suspension bushes and coil springs, which often degrade significantly after 140,000 miles. Given the mileage, check the brake discs for thinning or pitting and inspect the structural integrity of the rear sills to ensure no hidden corrosion is present that was not flagged during the standard MOT inspection.

GY61 FUE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2025
  • 141,071 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.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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GY61 FUE Mileage History

  1. 14/06/2022121,223 mi
  2. 10/06/2023125,462 mi+4,239 mi
  3. 10/06/2024131,692 mi+6,230 mi
  4. 15/07/2025141,057 mi+9,365 mi
  5. 16/07/2025141,071 mi+14 mi

Average of roughly 6,428 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

GY61 FUE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (GY61 FUE) between June 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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