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AF11 YYU

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,576 mi
Last recorded117,576 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 YYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 117,576 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 114,731 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 110,358 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 100,904 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 91,073 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Jan 2022 91,037 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Jan 2021 79,037 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 68,842 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 53,495 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 47,904 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 40,371 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 31,779 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 31,779 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 24,679 miles

Front tyres are perishing

Rear tyres are perishing

Pass 11 Feb 2014 17,046 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 YYU is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YYU, 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 AF11 YYU registered?

AF11 YYU is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 March 2011.

Is AF11 YYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF11 YYU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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