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AD61 WHA

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,379 mi
Last recorded128,379 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD61 WHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 128,379 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2024 120,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 119,904 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 112,831 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water ingress into light unit. direction indicator light intensity slightly reduced (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 112,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water ingress into light unit. direction indicator light intensity slightly reduced (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 105,397 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 105,397 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 83,345 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 WHA is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WHA, 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 WHA registered?

AD61 WHA is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is AD61 WHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD61 WHA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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