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2011 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,215 mi
Last recorded95,215 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACA 20W
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 95,215 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened OSF / NSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened OSR / NSR Upper and Lower Suspension Arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR / NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR / NSR Measuring Between 2.5 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 90,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 85,792 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 81,891 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 81,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 77,246 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 72,993 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 70,118 miles

Central Exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2018 63,873 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 58,182 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 51,864 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 44,005 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 30,903 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 30,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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ACA 20W is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ACA 20W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ACA 20W?

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What year was ACA 20W registered?

ACA 20W is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 December 2011.

Is ACA 20W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACA 20W shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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