2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.2L Petrol · GY61 PXV
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.2L, petrol). First registered 09 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 119,709 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,709 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY61 PXV Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 119,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GY61 PXV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Golf (GY61 PXV) between October 2014 and February 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 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: Suspension (17 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
GY61 PXV Mileage History
- 06/10/201434,431 mi
- 02/10/201541,885 mi+7,454 mi
- 30/09/201647,189 mi+5,304 mi
- 05/10/201751,791 mi+4,602 mi
- 26/09/201856,250 mi+4,459 mi
- 04/10/201964,840 mi+8,590 mi
- 05/10/202082,071 mi+17,231 mi
- 29/01/202290,716 mi+8,645 mi
- 29/01/202290,716 mi
- 27/01/202395,171 mi+4,455 mi
- 27/01/202395,171 mi
- 23/01/2024102,840 mi+7,669 mi
- 23/01/2024102,840 mi
- 24/01/2025111,286 mi+8,446 mi
- 02/02/2026119,708 mi+8,422 mi
- 02/02/2026119,709 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,529 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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