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AF61 HTJ

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

129,626 mi
Last recorded129,626 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 HTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 129,626 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 116,566 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 106,251 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 104,650 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 99,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 99,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 90,421 miles

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

o/s front side repeater damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2016 77,551 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Oct 2015 62,778 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 48,028 miles

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

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 HTJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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