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AF61 GUK

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,260 mi
Last recorded76,260 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 GUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 76,260 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 73,360 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 70,271 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 70,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 67,111 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 63,589 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 60,471 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 57,310 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 54,241 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 54,241 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 50,835 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2017 42,466 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 33,123 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 26,455 miles

N/S/F Tyre cut to inside edge not to cords

N/S/R Tyre has a nail

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Fail 4 Sep 2015 26,455 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

N/S/F Tyre cut to inside edge not to cords

N/S/R Tyre has a nail

items removed

Pass 10 Sep 2014 18,487 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

light scratches too windscreen

nearside front tyre has a cut on inner sidewall ,but no cordes visible

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 GUK is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GUK, 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 AF61 GUK registered?

AF61 GUK is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is AF61 GUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 GUK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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