2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · LF11 YAO
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 09 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 62,510 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,510 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LF11 YAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2025
- 62,510 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LF11 YAO Mileage History
- 16/09/202349,130 mi
- 16/09/202349,130 mi
- 19/09/202455,932 mi+6,802 mi
- 13/09/202562,510 mi+6,578 mi
- 13/09/202562,510 mi
Average of roughly 6,710 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LF11 YAO 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 (LF11 YAO) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2025 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp slightly misaligned (4.1.2 (a))”.
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