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AF61 GPO

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,090 mi
Last recorded128,090 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 GPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 128,090 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 127,770 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 121,621 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 116,784 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 109,778 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 104,256 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 102,240 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 93,175 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 93,175 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 90,614 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 59,357 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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AF61 GPO is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AF61 GPO, 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 AF61 GPO registered?

AF61 GPO is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is AF61 GPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 GPO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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