2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · LB11 JNF
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 130,680 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,680 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LB11 JNF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2023
- 130,680 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB11 JNF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Golf (LB11 JNF) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
LB11 JNF Mileage History
- 14/09/2022122,322 mi
- 13/09/2023130,680 mi+8,358 mi
- 13/09/2023130,680 mi
Average of roughly 8,388 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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