2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · LL11 AKK
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 17 May 2011. Recorded mileage 198,991 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Feb 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,991 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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LL11 AKK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2024
- 198,991 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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LL11 AKK 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 (LL11 AKK) between December 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
LL11 AKK Mileage History
- 13/12/2021178,374 mi
- 12/12/2022193,771 mi+15,397 mi
- 04/10/2024198,991 mi+5,220 mi
Average of roughly 7,341 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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