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AD60 XCG

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,561 mi
Last recorded146,561 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD60 XCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 146,561 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 126,845 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 111,384 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 108,792 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 101,803 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 95,820 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 95,820 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 88,574 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 88,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 84,066 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 84,066 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 79,263 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 14 Feb 2018 68,714 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 56,828 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight imbalance of rear parking brake

Fail 4 Feb 2017 56,828 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside & nearside (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight imbalance of rear parking brake

Pass 4 Feb 2016 49,793 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 41,745 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 32,786 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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AD60 XCG is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AD60 XCG, 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 AD60 XCG registered?

AD60 XCG is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 January 2011.

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