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 1390cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 48,467 miles on the clock, averaging 2,123 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. 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 FT11 GBX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 48,467 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 580 |
| Average per year | 2,123 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 | FT11 GBX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2011 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FT — Lincoln, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 11 — March 2011 to August 2011 |
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About FT11 GBX
What car is FT11 GBX?
FT11 GBX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2011.
What is the mileage of FT11 GBX?
The last recorded mileage for FT11 GBX was 48,467 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FT11 GBX passed its MOT?
FT11 GBX has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 15 Sep 2025.
Is FT11 GBX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FT11 GBX 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 GBX?
FT11 GBX is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 11 means registered between 1 March 2011 and 31 August 2011.