2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · SD11 TZS
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 08 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 128,670 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,670 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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SD11 TZS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 128,670 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD11 TZS 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 (SD11 TZS) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SD11 TZS Mileage History
- 22/03/2024110,262 mi
- 18/03/2025118,492 mi+8,230 mi
- 19/03/2025118,501 mi+9 mi
- 18/03/2026128,667 mi+10,166 mi
- 24/03/2026128,670 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 9,185 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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