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214 AB

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,109 mi
Last recorded72,109 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration214 AB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 72,109 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 72,070 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 69,200 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 62,228 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 57,712 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 52,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 50,546 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 48,675 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 46,251 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 44,843 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 43,852 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 43,081 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 41,377 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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214 AB is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol 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 214 AB, 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 214 AB registered?

214 AB is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 December 2011.

Is 214 AB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 214 AB 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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