2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · LG61 KFJ
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 68,787 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,787 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LG61 KFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 68,787 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LG61 KFJ Mileage History
- 06/10/202367,446 mi
- 06/10/202367,446 mi
- 07/10/202467,692 mi+246 mi
- 06/10/202568,779 mi+1,087 mi
- 06/10/202568,787 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 670 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LG61 KFJ 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 (LG61 KFJ) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 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: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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