2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · RO52 POW
2011 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 123,723 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,723 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO52 POW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 123,723 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RO52 POW Mileage History
- 29/02/2024109,889 mi
- 25/02/2025114,031 mi+4,142 mi
- 14/07/2025116,493 mi+2,462 mi
- 14/07/2025116,494 mi+1 mi
- 13/07/2026123,723 mi+7,229 mi
Average of roughly 5,842 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RO52 POW 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 (RO52 POW) between February 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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