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At a glance
This 2011 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1197cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 73,089 miles on the clock, averaging 7,118 miles per year, below 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 MJ11 ULW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 73,089 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,791 |
| Average per year | 7,118 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 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).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MJ11 ULW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1197cc |
| Year | 2011 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 11 — March 2011 to August 2011 |
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About MJ11 ULW
What car is MJ11 ULW?
MJ11 ULW is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Manchester in 2011.
What is the mileage of MJ11 ULW?
The last recorded mileage for MJ11 ULW was 73,089 miles, recorded on 25 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MJ11 ULW passed its MOT?
MJ11 ULW has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Jun 2021.
Is MJ11 ULW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ11 ULW 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 MJ11 ULW?
MJ11 ULW is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 11 means registered between 1 March 2011 and 31 August 2011.