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40 TXU

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests35 (28 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,991 mi
Last recorded152,991 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 TXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

28 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 152,991 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 152,991 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2025 125,268 miles

front & rear suspension area & components been undersealed

Pass 10 Jan 2025 144,706 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 122,748 miles

Front inner strut turrets corroding

Front suspension arms corroded

Rear sub frame corroded

rear inner and outer struts corroding

Pass 16 Jan 2024 130,682 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 130,681 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 119,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 126,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - at 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

body, axle and chassis corrosion

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2022 126,467 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to fully inspect wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to fully inspect wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - worn on inner edge - at 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively unable to fully inspect wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - overheated/heat damage - also heat damage to pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

body, axle and chassis corrosion

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2022 115,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 111,033 miles

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

exhaust plastic mounting bracket which bolts to the front sub frame is broken

Pass 15 Nov 2021 124,422 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 124,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 106,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 119,448 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 104,775 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 107,709 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 107,709 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2018 97,541 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 94,128 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 94,128 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 91,875 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 81,960 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 81,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 86,414 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 68,137 miles

n/s/r tyre got puncher

Pass 23 Nov 2015 81,323 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 51,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant level low

Pass 25 Nov 2014 74,918 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 74,918 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 36,037 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 63,678 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 53,006 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 40,557 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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40 TXU is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 40 TXU, 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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40 TXU is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 February 2011.

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