2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · PO11 VWT
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 23 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 87,661 km. MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 87,661 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PO11 VWT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2025
- 87,661 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PO11 VWT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Golf (PO11 VWT) between June 2024 and June 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
PO11 VWT Odometer History
- 10/06/202450,844 mi
- 06/06/202587,373 km
- 18/06/202587,619 km+246 km
- 21/06/202587,661 km+42 km
Average of roughly 35,772 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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