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557 GBJ

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,595 mi
Last recorded112,595 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration557 GBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 112,595 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 105,803 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 97,576 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 90,586 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 82,538 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 82,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 77,829 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 68,837 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 64,244 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 56,909 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 46,649 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 36,689 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 27,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside 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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557 GBJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 557 GBJ, 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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How do I check the history of 557 GBJ?

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What year was 557 GBJ registered?

557 GBJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is 557 GBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 557 GBJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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