2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · R1 PUG
2011 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 May 2011. Recorded mileage 168,654 miles. MOT valid until 06 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,654 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R1 PUG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 168,654 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R1 PUG 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 (R1 PUG) between July 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 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 (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”.
R1 PUG Mileage History
- 22/07/2022138,581 mi
- 02/08/2023150,011 mi+11,430 mi
- 04/08/2023150,012 mi+1 mi
- 07/11/2024157,824 mi+7,812 mi
- 04/11/2025168,654 mi+10,830 mi
Average of roughly 9,144 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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