2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · LR61 PFJ
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 116,618 miles. MOT valid until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,618 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR61 PFJ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 116,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR61 PFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Golf (LR61 PFJ) between October 2014 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
LR61 PFJ Mileage History
- 21/10/201422,974 mi
- 12/10/201529,769 mi+6,795 mi
- 13/10/201640,397 mi+10,628 mi
- 27/09/201751,131 mi+10,734 mi
- 27/09/201751,131 mi
- 09/10/201862,116 mi+10,985 mi
- 08/10/201974,426 mi+12,310 mi
- 08/10/201974,426 mi
- 19/10/202080,513 mi+6,087 mi
- 03/05/202291,337 mi+10,824 mi
- 12/04/202397,700 mi+6,363 mi
- 12/04/202397,700 mi
- 25/04/2024104,236 mi+6,536 mi
- 16/04/2025110,836 mi+6,600 mi
- 21/04/2026116,618 mi+5,782 mi
Average of roughly 8,144 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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