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AM11 ECM

2023 Volkswagen Golf

Brown Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,901 mi
Last recorded59,901 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2023 Volkswagen Golf23,915 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM11 ECM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2023
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 59,901 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 59,901 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2025 106,821 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 94,456 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 79,378 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 55,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 55,274 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 30,144 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 29,464 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 28,404 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 25,648 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 22,188 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 19,255 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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AM11 ECM is a 2023 Volkswagen Golf in Brown with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2023 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 23,915 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 AM11 ECM, 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 3 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AM11 ECM registered?

AM11 ECM is a 2023 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 March 2023.

Is AM11 ECM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM11 ECM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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