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At a glance
This 2011 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1198cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 119,360 miles on the clock, averaging 8,566 miles per year, around 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 SD11 XER
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 119,360 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,309 |
| Average per year | 8,566 |
| 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 | SD11 XER |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2011 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SD — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 11 — March 2011 to August 2011 |
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About SD11 XER
What car is SD11 XER?
SD11 XER is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2011.
What is the mileage of SD11 XER?
The last recorded mileage for SD11 XER was 119,360 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SD11 XER passed its MOT?
SD11 XER has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Sep 2025.
Is SD11 XER ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SD11 XER 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 SD11 XER?
SD11 XER is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 11 means registered between 1 March 2011 and 31 August 2011.