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45 GS

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,974 mi
Last recorded53,974 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration45 GS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 53,974 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 48,640 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 43,595 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 43,595 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 38,217 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 38,217 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both on inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 31,863 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 28,597 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 22,881 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 16,456 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 13,237 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 11,941 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 10,699 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 9,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres spitting on inner surface

o/s/f wiper blade split

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

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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45 GS is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 45 GS, 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 45 GS registered?

45 GS is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 May 2011.

Is 45 GS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 45 GS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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