2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.2L Petrol · YU07 SAM
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.2L, petrol). First registered 08 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 130,223 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,223 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YU07 SAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 130,223 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YU07 SAM 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 (YU07 SAM) between June 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 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: Suspension (25 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YU07 SAM Mileage History
- 07/06/2024116,717 mi
- 27/05/2025123,745 mi+7,028 mi
- 27/05/2025123,745 mi
- 18/05/2026130,223 mi+6,478 mi
- 18/05/2026130,223 mi
Average of roughly 6,950 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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