2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · PY61 BHU
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 06 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 121,708 miles. MOT valid until 01 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,708 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY61 BHU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2026
- 121,708 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY61 BHU 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 (PY61 BHU) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (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.
PY61 BHU Mileage History
- 26/09/2022108,707 mi
- 26/09/2023113,228 mi+4,521 mi
- 01/10/2024114,376 mi+1,148 mi
- 02/10/2025117,848 mi+3,472 mi
- 30/09/2026121,708 mi+3,860 mi
Average of roughly 3,242 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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