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AD61 VXK

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,081 mi
Last recorded117,081 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD61 VXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 117,081 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 113,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 109,937 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 109,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 106,363 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 106,289 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 102,753 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 102,753 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 99,922 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 97,344 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 97,344 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 87,389 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 75,549 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 69,191 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 55,094 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 38,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VXK is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD61 VXK registered?

AD61 VXK is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is AD61 VXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD61 VXK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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