2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · JE55 FOU
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 20/07/2011. Recorded mileage 160,030 miles. MOT valid until 06/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,030 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 1598cc
JE55 FOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 160,030 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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JE55 FOU Mileage History
- 26/06/2024116,697 mi
- 23/06/2025140,381 mi+23,684 mi
- 26/06/2025141,039 mi+658 mi
- 25/06/2026159,635 mi+18,596 mi
- 08/07/2026160,030 mi+395 mi
Average of roughly 21,335 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JE55 FOU 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 (JE55 FOU) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 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 (28 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid resoviour leaking (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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