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646 GCG

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,559 mi
Last recorded83,559 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration646 GCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 83,559 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 82,019 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 76,842 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 70,209 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2021 62,006 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 55,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 47,452 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 42,265 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 37,058 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 31,318 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 23,775 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 23,775 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 17,535 miles

rear tyres getting slightly low on inner edges

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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646 GCG is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol 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 646 GCG, 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 646 GCG registered?

646 GCG is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is 646 GCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 646 GCG 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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