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EK61 CYG 2011 Volkswagen Golf

  • Red
  • Diesel
  • 1,598 cc
  • 60,951 miles

MOT history

Attention

MOT expired on 9 October 2026.

  • 15Tests
  • 12Passed
  • 3Failed
  • 27Advisories
  1. 8 Oct 2025 Pass 60,951 mi 1 advisory

    Advisories

    • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. 7 Oct 2025 Fail 60,943 mi 2 failures · 1 advisory

    Failures

    • Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (dangerous)
    • Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (dangerous)

    Advisories

    • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. 9 Oct 2024 Pass 55,621 mi 5 advisories

    Advisories

    • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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  1. 8 Oct 2024 Fail 55,621 mi 2 failures · 5 advisories

    Failures

    • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced Dim also only 50% working (4.4.3 (a))

    Advisories

    • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. 10 Oct 2023 Pass 53,858 mi 2 minor faults · 1 advisory

    Minor faults

    • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

    Advisories

    • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. 3 Oct 2022 Pass 51,298 mi 7 advisories

    Advisories

    • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
  4. 22 Sep 2021 Pass 47,484 mi 1 advisory

    Advisories

    • exhaust clap broken
  5. 22 Sep 2020 Pass 45,082 mi No advisories
  6. 20 Sep 2019 Pass 42,663 mi 1 advisory

    Advisories

    • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. 20 Sep 2019 Fail 42,663 mi 1 failure · 2 advisories

    Failures

    • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

    Advisories

    • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. 19 Sep 2018 Pass 39,910 mi 1 advisory

    Advisories

    • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. 28 Sep 2017 Pass 35,930 mi 1 advisory

    Advisories

    • rear tyres cracking
  10. 7 Sep 2016 Pass 32,501 mi 1 advisory

    Advisories

    • Nearside Rear tyre is slightly cracking
  11. 7 Oct 2015 Pass 28,189 mi No advisories
  12. 7 Aug 2014 Pass 23,740 mi No advisories

Volkswagen Golf MOT facts

75.1%first-time pass rate, 2025
64%Aged 11 years and over, like this one

2.8 points above the 72.3% average for all cars. From 882,477 Volkswagen Golf MOT tests in 2025.

Most common failure area Suspension 24% of its MOT failures
Volkswagen Golf reliability and MOT data

Tax & emissions

Road tax

Attention

Tax was due on 1 Oct 2026 and may since have been renewed.

Estimated road tax£170 a year

CO2 band D (123 g/km) · 2026/27 rates

ULEZ status

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Euro status
Not recorded
Fuel
Diesel
Year built
2011
First registered
September 2011

Vehicle details

Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First registered
September 2011
CO₂ emissions
123 g/km
Latest V5C issued
9 Oct 2024

Outstanding finance

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1 in 4 cars has outstanding finance. While money is owed, the car belongs to the lender, who can take it back even after it has been sold.

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Mileage history

60,951 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025
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Recorded mileage at 15 MOT tests, from 23,740 miles on 7 Aug 2014 to 60,951 miles on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer readings as recorded at each MOT test.

No issues

No mileage discrepancies found in MOT records.

Theft check

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Around 150 cars are stolen across the UK every day. Make sure EK61 CYG isn’t one of them.

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Previously recorded as stolen
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Safety recalls

Attention

Safety recalls may affect this vehicle.

  1. 1 Recall R/2025/357 Takata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement

    Defect: Urgent Safety Warning - Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Our information shows your vehicle was originally allocated to or used for an extended period of time in a region with a climate zone considered to as HIGH RISK. Issue: The front airbag in your VW vehicle contains an ageing inflator propellant that may explode when deployed due to long-term exposure to heat and humidity. Risk: If the airbag inflator explodes metal fragments may be ejected causing life-threatening or fatal injuries to anyone in the vehicle.

    Remedy: The front airbag must be replaced. Immediate Action Required: Stop driving your vehicle immediately. Contact the Takata Stop Drive helpline at 0113 526 9646 (MONDAY to FRIDAY 9:00AM to 5:00PM to arrange your recall service.

  2. 2 Recall R/2023/178 Takata Front airbag

    Defect: The function of the driver airbag inflators can degrade due to air and moisture ingress.

    Remedy: Replace airbag

  3. 3 Recall R/2018/062 Starter motor may malfunction and overheat

    Defect: On vehicles with diesel engines and stop/start system the starter motor may be permanently activated because the return spring in the solenoid switch is bent or broken. If the permanent current supply to the starter motor is not noticed overheating of the component with local scorching damage and a vehicle fire is possible.

    Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the solenoid switch.

  4. 4 Recall R/2011/169 Fuel may leak

    Defect: On 2.0l Common Rail engines of a limited production period faulty material can cause leaks on the high pressure pipes during the service life of the vehicle.

    Remedy: Anti-vibration balance weights will be fitted on the high-pressure pipes.

What should I do?

Contact the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether these recalls affect this car and whether any work is required.

Accident history

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Insurers record a car as a write-off (Category A, B, S or N) when it’s too damaged or too costly to repair. A repaired write-off can be sold again, but it’s worth less.

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Insurance

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Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between a Basic Car Report and a Full History Report?

This Basic Car Report is free and built from public DVLA and DVSA records for EK61 CYG: its MOT history, the mileage recorded at each MOT, tax and SORN status, ULEZ status and safety recalls where available. The Full History Report adds the checks those public records can’t show: outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, police stolen records, previous owners, plate changes and mileage records from beyond the MOT.

How can I check if a car has outstanding finance or has been stolen?

Neither is in the Basic Car Report, because public DVLA and DVSA records don’t include finance agreements or police stolen reports; they come from separate finance and police data. The Full History Report checks both for EK61 CYG, along with write-offs and previous owners, before you hand over any money.

What should I check before buying a used car?

Start with the public checks in this report: the MOT history for repeat failures and advisories, mileage readings that rise steadily, tax and SORN status, and any outstanding safety recalls. Then check what public records don’t show: outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, stolen records and ownership history. Finally, see the car in person and make sure the V5C logbook and VIN match the car and the seller.

What should I check before buying a used Volkswagen?

Volkswagens fail their MOT most often on suspension: 23% of their failures, against 20% for all cars. In this car’s MOT history above, look for failures and advisories in that area and ask whether they were fixed.

Are Volkswagens reliable used cars?

MOT results are a useful public guide. In 2025, Volkswagens passed 73.1% of their initial MOT tests, 0.8 points above the 72.3% average for all cars and 34th of 63 makes. Older ones pass less often, 87.5% at 3 to 5 years old against 61.6% at 11 years and over, so how this car has been looked after matters most: its MOT history above is the best evidence. Compare every Volkswagen model’s MOT record.

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