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AE61 DLY

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,058 mi
Last recorded70,058 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE61 DLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2017 70,058 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 58,708 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 47,778 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 37,120 miles

Top tint on windscreen

Pass 26 Oct 2011 26 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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AE61 DLY is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE61 DLY, 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

How do I check the history of AE61 DLY?

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What year was AE61 DLY registered?

AE61 DLY is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 November 2011.

Is AE61 DLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE61 DLY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE61 DLY have outstanding finance?

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