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2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · YC61 FWZ

YC61 FWZ

2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26 Oct 2011. Recorded mileage 123,528 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2011 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 30 Oct 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
123,528 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 30 Oct 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2011
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having secured a clean pass on 21 October 2024 at 123,528 miles. While the record shows a failure just three days prior to that pass, the lack of recorded defects suggests either an administrative error or a minor issue that was rectified immediately before the successful test. Since 2021, the car has maintained a consistent record without recurring mechanical failures, indicating a reliable level of basic maintenance. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,200 miles per year. Data shows a steady progression from 90,080 miles in 2021 to 123,528 miles in late 2024, representing an increase of roughly 33,000 miles over three years. This regular usage suggests the vehicle has avoided long periods of തന്നെ, which is generally beneficial for maintaining engine seals, brake components, and rubber bushings that prevent drying out. Given the absence of recorded mechanical faults in the digital history, a physical inspection should focus on age-related wear typical of a Golf of this era. A buyer should examine the suspension components for perished bushes and worn coil springs, as these are often not flagged until they reach a critical threshold. Close attention is required regarding structural corrosion on the sills, wheel arches, and floor pans, as the MOT only identifies rust once it has compromised structural integrity.
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YC61 FWZ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2024
  • 123,528 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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YC61 FWZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Golf (YC61 FWZ) between October 2021 and October 2024.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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YC61 FWZ Mileage History

  1. 29/10/202190,080 mi
  2. 21/10/202299,976 mi+9,896 mi
  3. 20/10/2023111,998 mi+12,022 mi
  4. 18/10/2024123,528 mi+11,530 mi
  5. 21/10/2024123,528 mi

Average of roughly 11,228 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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