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D12 CHV

2011 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,302 mi
Last recorded105,302 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf GTI67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 CHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 105,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 96,616 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 96,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 88,110 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 82,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 73,726 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 73,726 miles

Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking fuel cap seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 64,334 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 57,711 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 53,943 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 47,968 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 43,751 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 43,607 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 39,192 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 39,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 34,080 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf GTI?

Based on 5,092 MOT tests across 1,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
5,157
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
Stop lamp not working 7
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Headlamp aim too high 5
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D12 CHV is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Golf GTI models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 67,593 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 GTI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D12 CHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf GTI typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Golf GTI is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D12 CHV is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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