2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · LL11 NHE
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2011. Recorded mileage 135,198 miles. MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,198 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LL11 NHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 135,198 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LL11 NHE 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 (LL11 NHE) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 October 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: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LL11 NHE Mileage History
- 11/10/2023122,855 mi
- 10/10/2024126,404 mi+3,549 mi
- 22/09/2025129,910 mi+3,506 mi
- 07/10/2026135,196 mi+5,286 mi
- 07/10/2026135,198 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,129 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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