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95 EM

2011 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,963 mi
Last recorded53,963 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration95 EM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 53,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both front tyres slight wear on inner edge & cut in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Crack in reflector. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded on outer face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear service brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 52,963 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking Seal split. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both front tyres slight wear on inner edge & cut in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Crack in reflector. (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded on outer face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear service brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear suspension arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 52,242 miles

both front tyres worn low on tread

Pass 22 Aug 2023 51,685 miles

Nearside 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))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 50,913 miles

Nearside 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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 49,683 miles

Front Brake discs corroded, inner side.

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 48,916 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 47,380 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 44,896 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 42,329 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 39,552 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm out off shape and cracking in between tread pattern

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in between tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs surfaces rusty

front brake discs lipped inner surfaces

Pass 12 Aug 2015 35,773 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 25,655 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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95 EM is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in White 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 95 EM, 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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95 EM is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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