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1241 AC

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,735 mi
Last recorded59,735 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1241 AC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 59,735 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 59,568 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 58,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 58,236 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 57,367 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 56,092 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 51,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 48,046 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 43,406 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Jul 2016 36,239 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 31,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 24,236 miles

front tyres worn bold on inner edges

Fail 10 Jul 2014 24,236 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front tyres worn bold on inner edges

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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1241 AC is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 76,587 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1241 AC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1241 AC registered?

1241 AC is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 July 2011.

Is 1241 AC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1241 AC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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