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140 TAL

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,384 mi
Last recorded123,384 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration140 TAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 123,384 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 110,248 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 102,702 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2024 102,701 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear and tread perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear and tread perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 93,266 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2023 93,266 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 86,875 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 82,904 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 81,081 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 81,081 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 75,851 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 71,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front driveshaft seal leaking gearbox oil

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2018 71,631 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front driveshaft seal leaking gearbox oil

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2017 62,344 miles

Nearside Rear child seat

Pass 31 May 2016 53,426 miles

Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2015 44,488 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 28,012 miles

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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140 TAL is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 140 TAL, 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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140 TAL is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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