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AF61 LRK

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

207,137 mi
Last recorded207,137 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 207,137 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 190,993 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 171,395 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 150,283 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 130,189 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 129,753 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 111,601 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 84,899 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 75,576 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracked

Fail 1 Sep 2016 75,576 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front tyre cracked

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 65,802 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 41,706 miles

Both rear tyres surface cracking between tread not cords/ply exposed at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2014 41,706 miles

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

Both rear tyres surface cracking between tread not cords/ply exposed at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LRK is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LRK, 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 LRK registered?

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

Is AF61 LRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 LRK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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