2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · YA11 FYE
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2011. Recorded mileage 139,101 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Mar 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,101 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA11 FYE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 139,101 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA11 FYE 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 (YA11 FYE) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 August 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
YA11 FYE Mileage History
- 22/08/2022124,735 mi
- 14/08/2023129,947 mi+5,212 mi
- 31/08/2023129,948 mi+1 mi
- 29/08/2024134,536 mi+4,588 mi
- 28/08/2025139,101 mi+4,565 mi
Average of roughly 4,762 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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