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2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · J8 NRE

J8 NRE

2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 35,176 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2011
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 14 Jan 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
35,176 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 14 Jan 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2011
Engine
1598cc
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J8 NRE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
  • 35,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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J8 NRE Mileage History

  1. 06/01/202231,103 mi
  2. 04/01/202332,177 mi+1,074 mi
  3. 05/01/202433,413 mi+1,236 mi
  4. 07/01/202534,607 mi+1,194 mi
  5. 06/01/202635,176 mi+569 mi

Average of roughly 1,018 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

J8 NRE 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 (J8 NRE) between January 2022 and January 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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