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AF61 LUD

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,481 mi
Last recorded158,481 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 158,481 miles

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 27 Jan 2025 158,466 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Brake pad wear indicator (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 31 Jan 2024 146,355 miles

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

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

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 25 Jan 2024 146,200 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 6 Dec 2022 132,872 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 132,867 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2021 121,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

This vehicle passed the emissions test no print out was produced due to clean emissions

Pass 1 Dec 2020 112,403 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 112,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 29 Nov 2019 107,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on outer sidewall

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished on outer sidewall

This vehicle passed the emissions test no print out was produced due to clean emissions

Pass 12 Jan 2018 93,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

This vehicle passed the emissions test no print out was produced due to clean emissions

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Dec 2016 87,144 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear wiper blade split

Fail 24 Dec 2016 87,144 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/r (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Aug 2015 78,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 60,973 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 LUD is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LUD, 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 LUD is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is AF61 LUD safe to buy?

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