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FFZ 8920

2011 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Grey Other 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,982 mi
Last recorded178,982 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf GTI67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFZ 8920
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 178,982 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2024 171,902 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 163,987 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2023 163,266 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2022 154,422 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 154,399 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 148,837 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 148,673 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 122,859 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 122,785 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 112,205 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 95,717 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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FFZ 8920 is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Grey with a 1,984cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FFZ 8920, 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 FFZ 8920?

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What year was FFZ 8920 registered?

FFZ 8920 is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 13 April 2011.

Is FFZ 8920 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFZ 8920 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FFZ 8920 have outstanding finance?

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