2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · SH61 FJJ
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 99,657 miles. MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,657 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH61 FJJ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2026
- 99,657 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH61 FJJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Golf (SH61 FJJ) between October 2014 and October 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SH61 FJJ Mileage History
- 02/10/201425,794 mi
- 02/10/201425,794 mi
- 22/10/201539,458 mi+13,664 mi
- 09/05/201644,896 mi+5,438 mi
- 03/01/201853,969 mi+9,073 mi
- 03/01/201853,969 mi
- 10/01/201961,788 mi+7,819 mi
- 14/01/202068,081 mi+6,293 mi
- 08/01/202172,521 mi+4,440 mi
- 11/01/202277,376 mi+4,855 mi
- 12/01/202277,376 mi
- 12/01/202382,814 mi+5,438 mi
- 03/01/202489,610 mi+6,796 mi
- 03/01/202489,618 mi+8 mi
- 09/01/202594,399 mi+4,781 mi
- 12/01/202697,769 mi+3,370 mi
- 16/10/202699,657 mi+1,888 mi
Average of roughly 6,136 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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