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AF61 KRZ

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,220 mi
Last recorded119,220 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 KRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 119,220 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 119,220 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 111,321 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 105,447 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 110,927 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 99,579 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 98,824 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 95,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge + cracking 2.0mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge + cracking on limits at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 95,513 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge + cracking 2.0mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge + cracking on limits at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 70,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Feb 2017 55,526 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 55,526 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 2 Mar 2016 48,808 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 36,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 KRZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KRZ, 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 KRZ registered?

AF61 KRZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is AF61 KRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 KRZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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