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RF11 LVT

2011 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 15 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 113,769 miles on the clock, averaging 7,415 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. 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 RF11 LVT

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,769
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2015
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,415

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading113,769 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,715
Average per year7,415
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF11 LVT 34k54k74k94k114k '15'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,769 miles
Since last MOT+2,715 miles
PASS
Mileage111,054 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,054 miles
Since last MOT+2,487 miles
PASS
Mileage108,567 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,567 miles
Since last MOT+3,529 miles
PASS
Mileage105,038 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,038 miles
Since last MOT+6,673 miles
PASS
Mileage98,365 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,364 miles
Since last MOT+12,082 miles
PASS
Mileage86,282 miles
Since last MOT+11,386 miles
PASS
Mileage74,896 miles
Since last MOT+15,468 miles
PASS
Mileage59,428 miles
Since last MOT+2,509 miles
PASS
Mileage56,919 miles
Since last MOT+5,424 miles
PASS
Mileage51,495 miles
Since last MOT+5,310 miles
PASS
Mileage46,185 miles
Since last MOT+2,252 miles
PASS
Mileage43,933 miles
Since last MOT+10,027 miles
PASS
Mileage33,906 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).

CAYC

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF11 LVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2011
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier11 — March 2011 to August 2011

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About RF11 LVT

What car is RF11 LVT?

RF11 LVT is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2011.

What is the mileage of RF11 LVT?

The last recorded mileage for RF11 LVT was 113,769 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF11 LVT passed its MOT?

RF11 LVT has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Oct 2025.

Is RF11 LVT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF11 LVT 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 RF11 LVT?

RF11 LVT is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 11 means registered between 1 March 2011 and 31 August 2011.