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28 BR

2011 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,826 mi
Last recorded127,826 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration28 BR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2025 127,826 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 119,998 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 105,135 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 91,346 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 74,711 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 62,589 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 56,748 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 51,667 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 45,090 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 40,193 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 31,882 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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28 BR is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 28 BR, 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 28 BR registered?

28 BR is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 February 2011.

Is 28 BR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 28 BR shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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