2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · RJ61 SHV
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18/12/2011. Recorded mileage 132,724 miles. MOT valid until 20/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,724 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
RJ61 SHV Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 132,724 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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RJ61 SHV Mileage History
- 13/12/201431,016 mi
- 09/12/201543,344 mi+12,328 mi
- 21/11/201654,071 mi+10,727 mi
- 07/12/201761,883 mi+7,812 mi
- 02/08/201865,928 mi+4,045 mi
- 29/07/201973,932 mi+8,004 mi
- 21/07/202083,717 mi+9,785 mi
- 22/07/202191,294 mi+7,577 mi
- 22/10/2022106,619 mi+15,325 mi
- 14/10/2023110,796 mi+4,177 mi
- 14/10/2024115,934 mi+5,138 mi
- 15/10/2024115,936 mi+2 mi
- 13/10/2025132,724 mi+16,788 mi
- 14/10/2025132,724 mi
Average of roughly 9,386 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
RJ61 SHV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Golf (RJ61 SHV) between December 2014 and October 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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