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828 LG

2011 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

60,390 mi
Last recorded60,390 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration828 LG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 60,390 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 58,625 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 56,816 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 54,115 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 51,310 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 49,093 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 46,562 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 42,454 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside & nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

front both wipers slightly smearing but clearing windscreen

Pass 27 Nov 2017 38,670 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 34,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 29,916 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 24,324 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 24,319 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 22,949 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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828 LG is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in White 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 828 LG, 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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828 LG is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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