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AD11 FYO

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,838 mi
Last recorded102,838 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD11 FYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 102,838 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 101,473 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 98,038 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 96,767 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 91,535 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 74,919 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 74,233 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 63,181 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 55,741 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 50,244 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 50,234 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 39,612 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 33,067 miles

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 FYO is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AD11 FYO, 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 AD11 FYO?

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What year was AD11 FYO registered?

AD11 FYO is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 August 2011.

Is AD11 FYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD11 FYO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD11 FYO have outstanding finance?

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