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2011 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

40,879 mi
Last recorded40,879 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration638 VAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 40,879 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 40,262 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 39,749 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 38,442 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 35,336 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 32,179 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 29,531 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 25,308 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 21,033 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Apr 2018 21,033 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Apr 2017 16,874 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 14,142 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 11,340 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 8,549 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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638 VAL is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 638 VAL, 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 638 VAL registered?

638 VAL is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 April 2011.

Is 638 VAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 638 VAL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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