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AD61 VBT

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,670 mi
Last recorded141,670 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD61 VBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 141,670 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 139,014 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 139,014 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 125,874 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 125,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level below minimum

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 117,004 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 111,215 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 103,185 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 98,449 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 94,163 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 90,688 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 85,673 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Under tray fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2017 85,639 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 80,210 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 80,210 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 73,146 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 63,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AD61 VBT is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 76,587 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD61 VBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AD61 VBT registered?

AD61 VBT is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is AD61 VBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD61 VBT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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