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96 PF

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,341 mi
Last recorded36,341 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration96 PF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2025 36,341 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 36,296 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 36,257 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Nov 2022 35,976 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 35,799 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 35,752 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 34,844 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 32,597 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 29,023 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 24,007 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 19,096 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 13,942 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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96 PF is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 96 PF, 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 96 PF registered?

96 PF is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is 96 PF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 96 PF shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 96 PF have outstanding finance?

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