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At a glance
This 2011 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 153,019 miles on the clock, averaging 11,178 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).
MOT & Mileage History for AL07 BAN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 153,019 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,283 |
| Average per year | 11,178 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2008–2013), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Rear coil springs (fracture/snapping)
Rear coil springs snap or break, often at the bottom coil due to corrosion or fatigue (carried over from Mk5 design weakness). · Typical repair: £200-£400 (pair of springs + labour).
Window regulators (driver's door mainly)
Plastic gears or cables in regulator wear/fail, causing window to drop or stick. · Typical repair: £150-£300 per door (regulator + labour).
Suspension bushes (rear trailing arm and front control arm bushes)
Rubber bushes degrade, leading to play in suspension arms. · Typical repair: £250-£500 (full rear set + labour).
ABS sensor/module faults
Wheel speed sensor wiring corrodes or module fails internally. · Typical repair: £100-£400 (sensors) or £600+ (module).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AL07 BAN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2011 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AL — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 07 — March 2007 to August 2007 |
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About AL07 BAN
What car is AL07 BAN?
AL07 BAN is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2011.
What is the mileage of AL07 BAN?
The last recorded mileage for AL07 BAN was 153,019 miles, recorded on 25 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AL07 BAN passed its MOT?
AL07 BAN has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Jun 2021.
Is AL07 BAN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AL07 BAN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2011, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is AL07 BAN?
AL07 BAN is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 07 means registered between 1 March 2007 and 31 August 2007.