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AD11 BYJ

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,654 mi
Last recorded132,654 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD11 BYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 132,654 miles

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

coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner braking surfaces

handbrake efficiency poor

Pass 9 Apr 2025 127,280 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Slight brake bind NSF

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front console bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 127,280 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight brake bind NSF

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front console bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 120,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 114,386 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 114,386 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 108,118 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 108,114 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 103,710 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory exhaust sleeve broken

Pass 22 Apr 2020 100,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost completely bald on inner, low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 95,827 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear to be wearing very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 91,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 91,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear tyre perished and splitting.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2017 86,024 miles

advisory both rear tyres are deteriorated cracking preished

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory offside front tyre worn inner edge second skin in part

Pass 9 Apr 2016 80,620 miles

child seat in N/S/R

Pass 21 Apr 2015 75,039 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 75,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 75,226 miles

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

Offside Front 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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AD11 BYJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BYJ, 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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AD11 BYJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 July 2011.

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