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AF11 XJL

2011 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,861 mi
Last recorded168,861 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 XJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 168,861 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2025 168,861 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 161,206 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 150,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 145,336 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 133,003 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2021 133,002 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 126,076 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 May 2020 126,075 miles

Offside Side repeater not working In wing mirror also slightly damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019 113,444 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 112,979 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 94,348 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2017 73,377 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 50,817 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 28,748 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 18,820 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 18,434 miles

O/S mirror casing damaged

Rear tyres have slight stepping to tread

Fail 28 Feb 2014 18,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S mirror casing damaged

Rear tyres have slight stepping to tread

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 XJL is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AF11 XJL, 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 XJL registered?

AF11 XJL is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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