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A11 CJY

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,409 mi
Last recorded113,409 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 CJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 113,409 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 106,722 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES CLOSE TO CORDS OR PLY (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 106,722 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES CLOSE TO CORDS OR PLY (5.2.3 (e))

UNDER TRAY LOOSE 3 BOLTS MISSING

Pass 21 Sep 2023 95,908 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 85,353 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 85,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 75,755 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2021 75,755 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 68,229 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 60,338 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 56,541 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 51,211 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 45,625 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 38,448 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 38,448 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 28,780 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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A11 CJY is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A11 CJY, 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 A11 CJY registered?

A11 CJY is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is A11 CJY safe to buy?

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