2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · RE61 VBP
2011 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Dec 2011. Recorded mileage 141,286 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,286 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE61 VBP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 141,286 miles 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.
RE61 VBP 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 (RE61 VBP) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RE61 VBP Mileage History
- 10/11/2023113,749 mi
- 13/11/2023113,891 mi+142 mi
- 12/11/2024130,368 mi+16,477 mi
- 11/11/2025141,286 mi+10,918 mi
- 12/11/2025141,286 mi
Average of roughly 13,723 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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