2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · L15 WGY
2011 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2011. Recorded mileage 82,330 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,330 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L15 WGY Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2023
- 82,330 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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L15 WGY MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Golf (L15 WGY) between July 2023 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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