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AF61 GVK

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

206,235 mi
Last recorded206,235 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 GVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 206,235 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 206,205 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 190,449 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 176,456 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 176,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 158,307 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 138,498 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 130,800 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall cracking

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 113,465 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 113,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 97,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 70,027 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 GVK is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GVK, 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 GVK registered?

AF61 GVK is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 October 2011.

Is AF61 GVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 GVK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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