2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · VN61 GCF
2011 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 121,438 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,438 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN61 GCF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN61 GCF 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 (VN61 GCF) between November 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 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: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose INNER SECURITY BOLTS LOOSE (6.1.7 (a) (i))”; “All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
VN61 GCF Mileage History
- 23/11/2021112,945 mi
- 20/09/2023116,027 mi+3,082 mi
- 25/09/2024121,435 mi+5,408 mi
- 28/09/2024121,438 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,983 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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