2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · SA11 JEJ
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 12 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 115,243 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,243 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA11 JEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/09/2026
- 115,243 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA11 JEJ 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 (SA11 JEJ) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))”.
SA11 JEJ Mileage History
- 21/09/2023100,345 mi
- 16/09/2024105,814 mi+5,469 mi
- 04/09/2025110,528 mi+4,714 mi
- 04/09/2025110,528 mi
- 24/09/2026115,243 mi+4,715 mi
Average of roughly 4,952 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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