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D3 MXG

2011 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

76,842 mi
Last recorded76,842 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 MXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 76,842 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2026 97,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 97,539 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 74,769 miles

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2025 74,769 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2025 89,316 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 72,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement push strut bush leaking oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 72,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement push strut bush leaking oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 78,867 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 69,455 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

Pass 4 Apr 2023 67,954 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 58,510 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 65,845 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

front exhaust flexi deteriorated still secure at time of test

Fail 3 Dec 2021 65,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

front exhaust flexi deteriorated still secure at time of test

tyre warning light on

Pass 7 Apr 2021 49,011 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 63,802 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover/under-trays fitted

front exhaust flexi deteriorated not blowing at time of test

nearside/offside front tyres slight cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2020 43,696 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 29 Jun 2019 60,438 miles

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

engine cover/under-tray

nearside front suspension arm bush leaking, no play

Pass 25 Apr 2018 56,652 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2017 38,939 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 25,477 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 20,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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D3 MXG is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 D3 MXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D3 MXG registered?

D3 MXG is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is D3 MXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 MXG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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