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E10 SKJ

2011 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests40 (25 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,796 mi
Last recorded116,796 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE10 SKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

25 pass 15 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 116,796 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hand-Brake Only Reading 18% Efficiency

Light Corrosion O/S Front Lower Wing Area

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))

under Of Vehicle under Coated

Pass 16 Jan 2026 107,487 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 116,796 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))

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

Under of vehicle under-sealed

Fail 28 May 2025 116,796 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Door sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Door sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Under of vehicle covered in under-seal

Pass 21 Jun 2024 115,776 miles

All under vehicle covered in under-seal

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 98,203 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 115,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Under of vehicle covered in under-seal

Pass 16 Jun 2023 115,219 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2023 85,410 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 115,189 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength scuttle panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 114,745 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 71,796 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 114,719 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 61,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 114,510 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake disks pitted & corroded front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both (5.2.3 (f))

all 4 wheels appear to large for tyre widths

Fail 22 Oct 2020 114,510 miles

Front Brake lever has restricted free movement engine bay rods for servo fouled by engine breather system & plastic bottle (1.1.15 (e))

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin engine breather fumes & exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked & ferules rotten (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill on threshold front & rear 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouls arch & tyres grooved from rubbing (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked & ferules rusty (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. wont lock on runners (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fuel pipe damaged fuel pipe heavily cracked (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle grooved from fouling arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Front Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire around engine (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake disks pitted & corroded front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both (5.2.3 (f))

all 4 wheels appear to large for tyre widths

Pass 3 Jul 2020 56,380 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 54,225 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 49,234 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 41,241 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 31,749 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 24,848 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 113,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

wheels protruding past bodywork

Fail 11 Jun 2015 113,542 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

wheels protruding past bodywork

Pass 31 Dec 2014 18,732 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 18,723 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2014 111,901 miles

Front & rear suspension lowered

N/S steering rack mounting rubber deteriorated

Surface corrosion & flexing of o/s steering rack mounting

Fail 9 Apr 2014 111,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Front & rear suspension lowered

N/S steering rack mounting rubber deteriorated

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Surface corrosion & flexing of o/s steering rack mounting

engine air leak

Fail 4 Apr 2014 111,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front and rear suspension low

Fail 29 Mar 2014 111,872 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front and rear suspension low

Pass 8 Oct 2012 108,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 102,604 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 102,001 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 102,000 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 101,994 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front wiper blades in poor condition

n/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2009 101,354 miles

Front number plate is deteriorating.

Front screen is cracked.

Front tyres are close to the limit.

O/s rear footbrake is not as good as n/s & is only just acceptable.

There is an oil leak from the gearbox.

rear reflectors must be a matched pair, symmetrically placed & red in colour.

Fail 24 Jul 2009 101,331 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front number plate is deteriorating.

Front screen is cracked.

Front tyres are close to the limit.

O/s rear footbrake is not as good as n/s & is only just acceptable.

There is an oil leak from the gearbox.

rear reflectors must be a matched pair, symmetrically placed & red in colour.

Fail 18 Mar 2009 101,266 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 92,216 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 92,201 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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E10 SKJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 E10 SKJ, 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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E10 SKJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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