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2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · MV11 VDC

MV11 VDC

2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 04/03/2011. Recorded mileage 215,447 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2011 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 06/02/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
215,447 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/02/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2011
Engine
1598cc

MV11 VDC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 26/03/2026
  • 215,447 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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MV11 VDC Mileage History

  1. 06/02/2024162,339 mi
  2. 07/02/2024162,430 mi+91 mi
  3. 05/02/2025191,245 mi+28,815 mi
  4. 06/02/2025191,251 mi+6 mi
  5. 26/03/2026215,447 mi+24,196 mi

Average of roughly 24,889 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

MV11 VDC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Sept 2026, 12:48
MOT Analysis

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 (MV11 VDC) between February 2024 and March 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.

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