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518 LHT

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,912 mi
Last recorded71,912 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration518 LHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 71,912 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 71,912 miles

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

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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518 LHT is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 518 LHT, 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 518 LHT?

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What year was 518 LHT registered?

518 LHT is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is 518 LHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 518 LHT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 518 LHT have outstanding finance?

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