2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · L5 WEM
2011 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Feb 2011. Recorded mileage 157,325 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,325 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L5 WEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 157,325 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L5 WEM Mileage History
- 06/08/2024151,053 mi
- 11/08/2025154,178 mi+3,125 mi
- 13/08/2025154,200 mi+22 mi
- 10/08/2026157,323 mi+3,123 mi
- 10/08/2026157,325 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,121 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L5 WEM 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 (L5 WEM) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
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