2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · HW61 HLA
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 85,627 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,627 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HW61 HLA Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 85,627 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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HW61 HLA Mileage History
- 29/08/201432,779 mi
- 11/08/201539,100 mi+6,321 mi
- 05/12/201643,747 mi+4,647 mi
- 06/12/201643,751 mi+4 mi
- 30/11/201749,706 mi+5,955 mi
- 14/11/201854,628 mi+4,922 mi
- 12/02/202057,183 mi+2,555 mi
- 02/02/202159,465 mi+2,282 mi
- 04/02/202262,146 mi+2,681 mi
- 30/01/202364,691 mi+2,545 mi
- 30/01/202364,694 mi+3 mi
- 22/01/202470,907 mi+6,213 mi
- 10/01/202576,470 mi+5,563 mi
- 10/01/202576,470 mi
- 05/01/202684,041 mi+7,571 mi
- 23/06/202685,627 mi+1,586 mi
Average of roughly 4,472 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
HW61 HLA 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 (HW61 HLA) between August 2014 and June 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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