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AF11 XJP

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,472 mi
Last recorded72,472 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 XJP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 72,472 miles

all rear suspension arms and subframe corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2025 70,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 69,650 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 69,650 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 68,071 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 65,136 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 62,063 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 56,751 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 56,751 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 52,169 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 47,730 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 43,352 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 35,708 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 30,696 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges and close to limit 2mm

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 XJP is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XJP, 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 XJP registered?

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

Is AF11 XJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF11 XJP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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