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AF61 HGL

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

219,973 mi
Last recorded219,973 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 HGL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 219,973 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 219,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 206,846 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 206,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 173,103 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 173,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 137,723 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s rear tyre at 3mm bold inner edge

o/s rear tyre bold inner edge at 3.0mm

Pass 21 Aug 2014 137,723 miles

n/s rear tyre at 3mm bold inner edge

o/s rear tyre bold inner edge at 3.0mm

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 HGL is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HGL, 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 HGL registered?

AF61 HGL is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is AF61 HGL safe to buy?

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