2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · OO61 JMB
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 120,032 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,032 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OO61 JMB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 120,032 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OO61 JMB 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 (OO61 JMB) between April 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 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: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
OO61 JMB Mileage History
- 03/04/202383,136 mi
- 25/03/202494,907 mi+11,771 mi
- 29/08/2025107,409 mi+12,502 mi
- 18/08/2026120,301 mi+12,892 mi
- 19/08/2026120,032 mi-269 mi
Average of roughly 10,921 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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