2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · YJ60 UMC
2011 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 23 May 2011. Recorded mileage 40,688 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,688 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ60 UMC Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2025
- 40,688 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YJ60 UMC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2011 Volkswagen Golf (YJ60 UMC) between November 2025 and November 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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