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AF11 XJH

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,339 mi
Last recorded119,339 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 XJH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 119,339 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 116,584 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 112,901 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 107,533 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2023 107,486 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 101,515 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2022 101,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 96,255 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 87,195 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 78,903 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 72,037 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 66,706 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

corrosion on brake discs

Fail 15 Feb 2016 66,706 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on brake discs

front tyre treads around 2-3mm

n/s/r tyre tread unevenly worn and low in places

rear tyres agecracked

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 60,483 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking in treads.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 51,521 miles

Rear wiper blade split.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XJH is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 XJH, 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 XJH registered?

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

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