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At a glance
This 2011 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1197cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 114,353 miles on the clock, averaging 6,793 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 SA11 BNY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 114,353 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,248 |
| Average per year | 6,793 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 | SA11 BNY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1197cc |
| Year | 2011 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SA — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 11 — March 2011 to August 2011 |
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About SA11 BNY
What car is SA11 BNY?
SA11 BNY is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1197cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2011.
What is the mileage of SA11 BNY?
The last recorded mileage for SA11 BNY was 114,353 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SA11 BNY passed its MOT?
SA11 BNY has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2025.
Is SA11 BNY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA11 BNY 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 SA11 BNY?
SA11 BNY is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 11 means registered between 1 March 2011 and 31 August 2011.