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511 BPD

2015 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,162 mi
Last recorded137,162 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Golf53,423 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration511 BPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2026 137,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 134,094 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test there is no permanent 12 volt feed to the towbar socket

Pass 10 Jul 2024 130,854 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2023 126,807 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2022 121,820 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jul 2021 116,852 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jul 2020 110,707 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Jun 2019 103,545 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 86,397 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some 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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511 BPD is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 53,423 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 511 BPD, 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 511 BPD registered?

511 BPD is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 August 2015.

Is 511 BPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 511 BPD shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 511 BPD have outstanding finance?

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