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AE11 BBU

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,283 mi
Last recorded80,283 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE11 BBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 80,283 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 77,861 miles

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

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

undertray fitted so can't fully inspect

Fail 30 Jun 2025 77,861 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

undertray fitted so can't fully inspect

Pass 23 Jul 2024 74,725 miles

Advise TPM light on

Advise slight distortion in n/s/r tyre

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

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 72,998 miles

Nearside Front worn on the inner edge and on 3mm 205/55/16

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres and on 3mm worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 72,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link and has slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades smeary (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated and worn on the inner edge and on 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres and on 3mm worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 68,411 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 68,411 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 65,270 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 60,496 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 60,494 miles

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

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

Advise TPM light on

Pass 15 Feb 2020 57,225 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 51,464 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 45,788 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 45,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 38,582 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2016 32,639 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 28,159 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 22,561 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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AE11 BBU is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AE11 BBU, 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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AE11 BBU is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 March 2011.

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