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WJ11 ZGP

2011 Volkswagen Golf TDI

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,547 mi
Last recorded133,547 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf TDI85,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 ZGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf TDI
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 133,547 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 133,482 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 130,847 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 128,615 miles

Chip in windscreen

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 128,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Chip in windscreen

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 110,063 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 110,063 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 94,722 miles

Front exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very slight (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 86,806 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 80,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre Tread Inner and Outer Edges Worn

Pass 28 Mar 2017 73,074 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 73,074 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 64,678 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 64,677 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side repeater (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,599 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Mar 2014 39,374 miles

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)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf TDI?

Based on 1,291 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
7,065
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8
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WJ11 ZGP is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf TDI in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Golf TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 85,467 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 TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ11 ZGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was WJ11 ZGP registered?

WJ11 ZGP is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf TDI, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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The MOT history for WJ11 ZGP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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