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FT11 ELH

2011 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1197cc

Black Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 15 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
FuelPetrol
Engine1197cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1197cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 127,097 miles on the clock, averaging 8,152 miles per year, around 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 FT11 ELH

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
127,097
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2014
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,152

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading127,097 miles
Reading date
Miles last year103
Average per year8,152
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FT11 ELH 32k56k79k103k127k '14'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,097 miles
Since last MOT+103 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,994 miles
Since last MOT+121 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,873 miles
Since last MOT+9,842 miles
PASS
Mileage117,031 miles
Since last MOT+6,220 miles
PASS
Mileage110,811 miles
Since last MOT+6,992 miles
PASS
Mileage103,819 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,819 miles
Since last MOT+8,024 miles
PASS
Mileage95,795 miles
Since last MOT+5,178 miles
PASS
Mileage90,617 miles
Since last MOT+8,046 miles
PASS
Mileage82,571 miles
Since last MOT+2,916 miles
PASS
Mileage79,655 miles
Since last MOT+11,436 miles
PASS
Mileage68,219 miles
Since last MOT+14,222 miles
PASS
Mileage53,997 miles
Since last MOT+12,258 miles
PASS
Mileage41,739 miles
Since last MOT+9,948 miles
PASS
Mileage31,791 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).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 ELH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1197cc
Year2011
First registered
Area codeFT — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier11 — March 2011 to August 2011

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About FT11 ELH

What car is FT11 ELH?

FT11 ELH is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2011.

What is the mileage of FT11 ELH?

The last recorded mileage for FT11 ELH was 127,097 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FT11 ELH passed its MOT?

FT11 ELH has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2026.

Is FT11 ELH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FT11 ELH 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 FT11 ELH?

FT11 ELH is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 11 means registered between 1 March 2011 and 31 August 2011.