2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · SD11 XSL
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29/06/2011. Recorded mileage 74,613 miles. MOT valid until 13/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,613 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2011
- Engine
- 1598cc
SD11 XSL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 74,613 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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SD11 XSL Mileage History
- 24/05/202368,867 mi
- 10/07/202473,699 mi+4,832 mi
- 10/07/202473,699 mi
- 14/11/202574,613 mi+914 mi
- 14/11/202574,613 mi
Average of roughly 2,319 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SD11 XSL 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 XSL) between May 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 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: Suspension (23 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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