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AD11 GPO

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,468 mi
Last recorded84,468 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD11 GPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 84,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 82,053 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner brake discs badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 82,003 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced only approx 25-30% of light working (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner brake discs badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 79,387 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 79,387 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 76,989 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit at both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 72,500 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes light cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 68,039 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 63,094 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 16 Aug 2018 55,403 miles

Due to engine rev limiter smoke K value = zero no reading

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear side lamp 40% not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine under tray has bolt missing on nearside

Pass 8 Aug 2017 47,288 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 39,216 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges and cuts in tread

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Slight damage to Nearside rear roadwheel

Pass 6 Aug 2015 30,817 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 21,329 miles

sheilds fitted

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 GPO is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 AD11 GPO, 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 GPO is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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The MOT history for AD11 GPO 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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