2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · V80 FEE
2011 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 78,215 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V80 FEE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 78,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V80 FEE 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 (V80 FEE) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
V80 FEE Mileage History
- 19/10/202265,204 mi
- 30/10/202369,927 mi+4,723 mi
- 31/10/202369,927 mi
- 06/11/202474,474 mi+4,547 mi
- 28/10/202578,215 mi+3,741 mi
Average of roughly 4,302 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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