2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · RK61 VSN
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 05 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 135,529 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,529 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK61 VSN Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 135,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK61 VSN 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 (RK61 VSN) between August 2014 and January 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
RK61 VSN Mileage History
- 02/08/201451,522 mi
- 02/08/201451,522 mi
- 03/07/201565,772 mi+14,250 mi
- 30/07/201678,098 mi+12,326 mi
- 26/07/201784,553 mi+6,455 mi
- 18/07/201890,392 mi+5,839 mi
- 05/08/201996,355 mi+5,963 mi
- 07/10/2020101,686 mi+5,331 mi
- 24/01/2022109,500 mi+7,814 mi
- 17/01/2023115,630 mi+6,130 mi
- 16/01/2024122,131 mi+6,501 mi
- 20/01/2025129,574 mi+7,443 mi
- 20/01/2026135,529 mi+5,955 mi
- 21/01/2026135,529 mi
Average of roughly 7,323 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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