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FE11 ULA

2011 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Red Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 15 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 87,843 miles on the clock, averaging 5,582 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).

MOT & Mileage History for FE11 ULA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
87,843
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2014
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,582

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading87,843 miles
Reading date
Miles last year129
Average per year5,582
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FE11 ULA 20k37k54k71k88k '14'26'20

Check FE11 ULA

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,843 miles
Since last MOT+129 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,714 miles
Since last MOT+13,081 miles
PASS
Mileage74,633 miles
Since last MOT+12,824 miles
PASS
Mileage61,809 miles
Since last MOT+12,638 miles
PASS
Mileage49,171 miles
Since last MOT+1,469 miles
PASS
Mileage47,702 miles
Since last MOT+1,520 miles
PASS
Mileage46,182 miles
Since last MOT+1,338 miles
PASS
Mileage44,844 miles
Since last MOT+2,020 miles
PASS
Mileage42,824 miles
Since last MOT+1,964 miles
PASS
Mileage40,860 miles
Since last MOT+5,778 miles
PASS
Mileage35,082 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,082 miles
Since last MOT+4,344 miles
PASS
Mileage30,738 miles
Since last MOT+5,398 miles
PASS
Mileage25,340 miles
Since last MOT+4,939 miles
PASS
Mileage20,401 miles

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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).

CAYC

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE11 ULA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2011
First registered
Area codeFE — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier11 — March 2011 to August 2011

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About FE11 ULA

What car is FE11 ULA?

FE11 ULA is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2011.

What is the mileage of FE11 ULA?

The last recorded mileage for FE11 ULA was 87,843 miles, recorded on 13 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FE11 ULA passed its MOT?

FE11 ULA has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Apr 2026.

Is FE11 ULA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FE11 ULA 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 FE11 ULA?

FE11 ULA is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 11 means registered between 1 March 2011 and 31 August 2011.