2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · LS61 BYU
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 74,818 miles. MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,818 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS61 BYU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 74,818 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS61 BYU 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 (LS61 BYU) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on arm in housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on arm in housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LS61 BYU Mileage History
- 06/09/202255,734 mi
- 12/09/202255,912 mi+178 mi
- 29/08/202361,387 mi+5,475 mi
- 28/10/202465,856 mi+4,469 mi
- 27/10/202574,818 mi+8,962 mi
Average of roughly 6,076 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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