2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · RO61 DMV
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 144,937 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,937 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO61 DMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2024
- 144,937 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO61 DMV 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 (RO61 DMV) between September 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 August 2024 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 (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
RO61 DMV Mileage History
- 23/09/2022139,435 mi
- 11/07/2023140,821 mi+1,386 mi
- 19/07/2023140,821 mi
- 09/08/2024144,937 mi+4,116 mi
- 09/08/2024144,937 mi
Average of roughly 2,928 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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