2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · YY61 FBF
2011 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2011. Recorded mileage 94,451 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,451 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YY61 FBF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 94,451 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YY61 FBF Mileage History
- 03/02/202384,451 mi
- 15/02/202384,505 mi+54 mi
- 05/02/202486,040 mi+1,535 mi
- 06/02/202590,156 mi+4,116 mi
- 17/12/202594,451 mi+4,295 mi
Average of roughly 3,485 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YY61 FBF 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 (YY61 FBF) between February 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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