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400 PBX

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,627 mi
Last recorded133,627 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration400 PBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 133,627 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 129,210 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 122,207 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 113,810 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 103,733 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 101,458 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 99,983 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 97,410 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 81,571 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 68,830 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 57,536 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Apr 2015 43,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 27,690 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 24,895 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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400 PBX is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 400 PBX, 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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400 PBX is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 January 2011.

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