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AD11 BYG

2011 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,705 mi
Last recorded181,705 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD11 BYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 181,705 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 181,597 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 177,274 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 165,988 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 151,808 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2021 130,631 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 130,579 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 109,790 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2019 109,649 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 93,785 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 79,272 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 40,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AD11 BYG is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AD11 BYG, 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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How do I check the history of AD11 BYG?

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What year was AD11 BYG registered?

AD11 BYG is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 July 2011.

Is AD11 BYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD11 BYG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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