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YKZ 131

2011 Volkswagen Golf GTI

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,294 mi
Last recorded92,294 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf GTI67,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKZ 131
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 92,294 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2024 91,103 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 89,246 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 71,471 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 87,663 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2020 85,168 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 85,128 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 43,492 miles

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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YKZ 131 is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf GTI in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YKZ 131, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YKZ 131?

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What year was YKZ 131 registered?

YKZ 131 is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 26 March 2011.

Is YKZ 131 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKZ 131 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YKZ 131 have outstanding finance?

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