2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · LK11 UNN
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 72,731 miles. MOT valid until 06 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,731 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LK11 UNN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2026
- 72,731 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LK11 UNN MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Golf (LK11 UNN) between March 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 February 2026 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: Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))”; “Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LK11 UNN Mileage History
- 15/03/202454,824 mi
- 07/04/202560,010 mi+5,186 mi
- 07/04/202560,010 mi
- 07/02/202672,731 mi+12,721 mi
Average of roughly 9,424 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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