2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · LP11 WMY
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 10 Aug 2011. Recorded mileage 175,659 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LP11 WMY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 175,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LP11 WMY Mileage History
- 12/01/2023139,600 mi
- 11/01/2024151,777 mi+12,177 mi
- 13/01/2025163,300 mi+11,523 mi
- 14/01/2025163,302 mi+2 mi
- 13/01/2026175,659 mi+12,357 mi
Average of roughly 12,005 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LP11 WMY 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 (LP11 WMY) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 January 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). 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: “Exhaust silencer insecure Sleeve type exhaust clamp rotted out (8.1.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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