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237 FTR

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,831 mi
Last recorded89,831 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration237 FTR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 89,831 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 89,829 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 84,028 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 84,028 miles

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

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2024 78,556 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 78,554 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust sleeve broken

Pass 6 Apr 2023 77,478 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 72,477 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 63,332 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 63,329 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 55,989 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 51,402 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 49,048 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 49,048 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 46,879 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 46,879 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 41,771 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 41,771 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 39,500 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 35,110 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 27,751 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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237 FTR is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 237 FTR, 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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237 FTR is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 March 2011.

Is 237 FTR safe to buy?

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