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A11 XPR

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

85,957 mi
Last recorded85,957 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 XPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 85,957 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS/OS ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 85,954 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS/OS ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 83,932 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 83,932 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 82,676 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear centre seat belt buckle cover defective

Fail 2 Aug 2017 82,676 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear centre seat belt buckle cover defective

Pass 3 Aug 2016 81,245 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 81,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 76,535 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 76,535 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 71,590 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 71,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 62,866 miles

both rear tyres poor condition

front pads low

Fail 23 Apr 2013 62,866 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear tyres poor condition

front pads low

Pass 2 Jul 2012 57,175 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 52,413 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 49,180 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 47,315 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 41,203 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 37,154 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 34,060 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 28,151 miles

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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A11 XPR is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 94,578 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 A11 XPR, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A11 XPR registered?

A11 XPR is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is A11 XPR safe to buy?

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