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AD11 GZS

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

138,820 mi
Last recorded138,820 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD11 GZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 138,820 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 138,820 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 133,290 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 126,938 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 117,411 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 117,411 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner side light not working

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 108,968 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 99,933 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 99,933 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 97,361 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 94,834 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 90,104 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 85,946 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 81,775 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 73,111 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tread

Pass 20 Aug 2014 52,751 miles

*no emissions detected*

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

both rear tyres start to wear unevenly on inner edges

tyre size 205/55 r16 91v

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 GZS is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GZS, 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

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What year was AD11 GZS registered?

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

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The MOT history for AD11 GZS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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