2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · OY61 VTA
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29/09/2011. Recorded mileage 146,499 miles. MOT valid until 22/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,499 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 1598cc
OY61 VTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 146,499 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
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OY61 VTA Mileage History
- 25/03/2022122,018 mi
- 15/01/2024129,857 mi+7,839 mi
- 20/04/2024132,368 mi+2,511 mi
- 23/04/2025139,717 mi+7,349 mi
- 24/04/2026146,499 mi+6,782 mi
Average of roughly 5,997 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OY61 VTA 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 (OY61 VTA) between March 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 April 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: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”.
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