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AF11 XJE

2011 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,301 mi
Last recorded186,301 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 XJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 186,301 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 186,301 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 183,680 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 183,680 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 175,763 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 169,202 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 157,786 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 147,276 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 135,829 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 126,158 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 115,028 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 104,864 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 99,006 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 99,006 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 88,909 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AF11 XJE is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF11 XJE, 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 AF11 XJE registered?

AF11 XJE is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 March 2011.

Is AF11 XJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF11 XJE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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