2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · J99 XBS
2011 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 138,161 miles. MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,161 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J99 XBS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 138,161 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J99 XBS 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 (J99 XBS) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
J99 XBS Mileage History
- 27/09/2024118,354 mi
- 26/09/2025127,645 mi+9,291 mi
- 26/09/2025127,645 mi
- 21/09/2026138,159 mi+10,514 mi
- 21/09/2026138,161 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 9,991 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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