2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · TR11 KAM
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2011. Recorded mileage 26,951 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,951 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TR11 KAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 26,951 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TR11 KAM 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 (TR11 KAM) between May 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues). 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.
TR11 KAM Mileage History
- 17/05/202223,157 mi
- 20/06/202324,793 mi+1,636 mi
- 03/06/202425,877 mi+1,084 mi
- 21/05/202526,743 mi+866 mi
- 26/05/202626,951 mi+208 mi
Average of roughly 943 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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