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AD11 DYH

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,700 mi
Last recorded119,700 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD11 DYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 119,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 112,248 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 112,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 103,561 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 97,209 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 97,209 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 87,008 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 87,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 82,895 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 71,975 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 58,089 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 45,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 45,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 35,211 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 27,296 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre.

Pass 22 Dec 2014 16,377 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 14,390 miles

All tyres are perishing on outer edges

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 DYH is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DYH, 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 AD11 DYH registered?

AD11 DYH is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 August 2011.

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