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160D946

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,794 mi
Last recorded39,794 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration160D946
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 39,794 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 37,601 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 32,380 miles

Headlight deflectors fitted at time of test.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 27,784 miles

Child seat fitted in rear unable to test adult belt.

Headlight beam deflectors fitted at time of test.

Pass 18 Mar 2015 23,243 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2015 23,207 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

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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160D946 is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 160D946, 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 160D946 registered?

160D946 is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 November 2011.

Is 160D946 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 160D946 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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