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AF61 HHY

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,221 mi
Last recorded138,221 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 138,221 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 138,221 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 133,925 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 129,300 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 124,372 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 120,183 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 114,178 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 114,178 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 109,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner shoulder

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 103,644 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 92,411 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 81,198 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 68,285 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 53,324 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 39,339 miles

all four road tyres slightly perishing.

rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges of tread

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 HHY is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 AF61 HHY, 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 HHY registered?

AF61 HHY is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is AF61 HHY safe to buy?

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