2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · NL61 HNE
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 05 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 85,482 miles. MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,482 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL61 HNE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
- 85,482 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL61 HNE 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 (NL61 HNE) between May 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
NL61 HNE Mileage History
- 19/05/202274,270 mi
- 08/06/202379,358 mi+5,088 mi
- 26/10/202483,459 mi+4,101 mi
- 01/11/202483,471 mi+12 mi
- 22/12/202585,482 mi+2,011 mi
Average of roughly 3,118 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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