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AD61 VYL

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

148,902 mi
Last recorded148,902 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD61 VYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 148,902 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 141,901 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 132,839 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 118,839 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 118,839 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 104,162 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 89,896 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in shoulder

Pass 17 Aug 2020 82,496 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 72,808 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 66,455 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2017 59,086 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 50,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

no emissions reading detected

Pass 8 Aug 2015 44,368 miles

both rear tyres perished

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 28 Aug 2014 37,180 miles

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 VYL is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYL, 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 VYL registered?

AD61 VYL is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 December 2011.

Is AD61 VYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD61 VYL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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