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AF11 XHN

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,098 mi
Last recorded62,098 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 XHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 62,098 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 55,912 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 55,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 52,583 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 52,565 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 45,897 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 45,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 38,255 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 32,087 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 28,226 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 23,221 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 15,590 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 15,288 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 14,522 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 13,328 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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AF11 XHN is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF11 XHN, 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 AF11 XHN registered?

AF11 XHN is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 March 2011.

Is AF11 XHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF11 XHN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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