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306 TEA

2011 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,086 mi
Last recorded70,086 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration306 TEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 70,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 70,085 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 65,803 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 64,466 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 62,306 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 59,218 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Mar 2021 55,595 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 52,915 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 48,672 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 41,562 miles

nearside front tyre perished and cracked and wearing on edges

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2018 41,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside/outside (4.1.D.1f)

nearside front tyre perished and cracked and wearing on edges

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2017 36,807 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 32,140 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 26,563 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 20,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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306 TEA is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 306 TEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 306 TEA?

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What year was 306 TEA registered?

306 TEA is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 March 2011.

Is 306 TEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 306 TEA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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