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7 LEY

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,718 mi
Last recorded37,718 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 LEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 37,718 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 33,167 miles

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

surface corrosion to rear subframe and all suspension components

Pass 20 Mar 2024 28,998 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 28,997 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 25,185 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 21,684 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 17,206 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 12,502 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 11,638 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 11,638 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 10,407 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 9,081 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 8,296 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 7,078 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 6,572 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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7 LEY is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 7 LEY, 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 7 LEY registered?

7 LEY is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 April 2011.

Is 7 LEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 LEY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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