2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · MX11 TKK
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 61,896 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,896 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MX11 TKK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 61,896 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MX11 TKK 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 (MX11 TKK) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
MX11 TKK Mileage History
- 21/08/202446,235 mi
- 18/08/202554,120 mi+7,885 mi
- 26/08/202554,150 mi+30 mi
- 01/09/202661,896 mi+7,746 mi
- 04/09/202661,896 mi
Average of roughly 7,685 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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