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AF61 LPZ

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

158,762 mi
Last recorded158,762 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 LPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 158,762 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Under bonnet sound deadening material has been removed

Fail 20 Aug 2025 158,725 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Sound deadening material insecure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2024 145,834 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 143,693 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 132,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 124,348 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 117,969 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Dec 2019 110,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 91,838 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 72,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 52,620 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 37,790 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 36,819 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 30,382 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 30,382 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 LPZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc 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 LPZ, 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 LPZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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