2011 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · YJ61 VDX
2011 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 63,825 miles. MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,825 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ61 VDX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 63,825 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YJ61 VDX 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 (YJ61 VDX) between March 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
YJ61 VDX Mileage History
- 12/03/202441,679 mi
- 13/03/202441,680 mi+1 mi
- 02/07/202555,581 mi+13,901 mi
- 11/07/202555,584 mi+3 mi
- 16/09/202663,825 mi+8,241 mi
Average of roughly 8,809 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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