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B11 XNE

2017 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,405 mi
Last recorded84,405 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Golf44,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 XNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 84,405 miles

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 30 Sep 2025 84,389 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2024 78,109 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 72,976 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 67,570 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 56,814 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 43,828 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 43,826 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 39,436 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2020 38,325 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted, restricting view of some testable items.

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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B11 XNE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 44,034 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 B11 XNE, 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 9 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B11 XNE registered?

B11 XNE is a 2017 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 March 2017.

Is B11 XNE safe to buy?

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