Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2011 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1400cc has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 80,614 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 1.4 engine is known for cgga. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).
MOT & Mileage History for BC11 YKE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
| Latest reading | 80,614 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,479 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record
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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).
CGGA
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BC11 YKE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1400cc |
| Year | 2011 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BC — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 11 — March 2011 to August 2011 |
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About BC11 YKE
What car is BC11 YKE?
BC11 YKE is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2011.
What is the mileage of BC11 YKE?
The last recorded mileage for BC11 YKE was 80,614 miles, recorded on 25 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BC11 YKE passed its MOT?
BC11 YKE has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 25 Feb 2026.
Is BC11 YKE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BC11 YKE is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is BC11 YKE?
BC11 YKE is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 11 means registered between 1 March 2011 and 31 August 2011.