Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2011 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 3 (63% pass rate). It has 44,096 miles on the clock, averaging 7,756 miles per year, around 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 RE11 EVL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 44,096 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,055 |
| Average per year | 7,756 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 8 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 | RE11 EVL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2011 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 11 — March 2011 to August 2011 |
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About RE11 EVL
What car is RE11 EVL?
RE11 EVL is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2011.
What is the mileage of RE11 EVL?
The last recorded mileage for RE11 EVL was 44,096 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE11 EVL passed its MOT?
RE11 EVL has had 8 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (5 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Oct 2017.
Is RE11 EVL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE11 EVL 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 RE11 EVL?
RE11 EVL is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 11 means registered between 1 March 2011 and 31 August 2011.