2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · YA11 FYO
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 160,208 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,208 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA11 FYO Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 160,208 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA11 FYO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Golf (YA11 FYO) between July 2014 and July 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”; “Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
YA11 FYO Mileage History
- 18/07/201444,352 mi
- 22/07/201557,170 mi+12,818 mi
- 26/07/201664,696 mi+7,526 mi
- 11/07/201774,133 mi+9,437 mi
- 17/07/201887,267 mi+13,134 mi
- 17/07/201887,273 mi+6 mi
- 17/07/201999,137 mi+11,864 mi
- 17/07/201999,143 mi+6 mi
- 27/07/2020109,148 mi+10,005 mi
- 20/07/2021120,000 mi+10,852 mi
- 23/07/2021120,030 mi+30 mi
- 15/07/2022129,474 mi+9,444 mi
- 25/07/2022129,687 mi+213 mi
- 07/07/2023137,933 mi+8,246 mi
- 04/07/2024148,253 mi+10,320 mi
- 27/06/2025155,573 mi+7,320 mi
- 23/07/2026160,208 mi+4,635 mi
Average of roughly 9,644 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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