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 Diesel 1598cc has had 1 MOT test on record, passing every one. It has 59,411 miles on the clock at the last MOT. 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 RE11 FHV
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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 | RE11 FHV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2011 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 11 — March 2011 to August 2011 |
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About RE11 FHV
What car is RE11 FHV?
RE11 FHV is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2011.
What is the mileage of RE11 FHV?
The last recorded mileage for RE11 FHV was 59,411 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE11 FHV passed its MOT?
RE11 FHV has had 1 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (1 pass, 0 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2014.
Is RE11 FHV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE11 FHV 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 RE11 FHV?
RE11 FHV is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 11 means registered between 1 March 2011 and 31 August 2011.