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AC08 DEL

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,684 mi
Last recorded110,684 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 DEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 110,684 miles

Front and rear suspension components rust treeted under seald

Pass 14 Jan 2026 108,173 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring support arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2026 108,135 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring support arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 101,075 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear console bush cracking/perished) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (outerwall perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (spring support arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (lower inner and outer bushes perished) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Rear console bush cracking/perished) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (outerwall perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (spring support arm) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (lower inner and outer bushes perished) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 99,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall is perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower inner and outer control arm bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall is perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower inner and outer control arm bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 99,753 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall is perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower inner and outer control arm bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall is perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower inner and outer control arm bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 97,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear facing bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 92,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush is perished/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear facing bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush is perished/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 89,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm where coil spring is located (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm where coil spring is located-inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm where coil spring is located (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm where coil spring is located-inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 85,475 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 80,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 77,079 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 72,703 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to split and crack in between tread pattern

Offside Rear tyre starting to split and crack in between tread pattern, also tread depth getting low

Pass 25 Jan 2016 63,651 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 53,804 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 53,130 miles

advise(wear & lipping on front discs & pads)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 53,130 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise(rear blade perished)

advise(wear & lipping on front discs & pads)

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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AC08 DEL is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AC08 DEL, 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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AC08 DEL is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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