2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · WN11 FGG
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26 Apr 2011. Recorded mileage 210,564 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 210,564 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN11 FGG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/09/2025
- 210,564 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN11 FGG 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 (WN11 FGG) between July 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (26 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Both rear lower link arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
WN11 FGG Mileage History
- 10/07/2023193,252 mi
- 08/07/2024201,758 mi+8,506 mi
- 09/09/2024201,833 mi+75 mi
- 19/09/2024201,833 mi
- 16/09/2025210,564 mi+8,731 mi
Average of roughly 7,917 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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