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AF61 NYG

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,507 mi
Last recorded65,507 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 NYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 65,507 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 59,380 miles

both front tyres wearing close to designed wear limit

revering lamp dim

Pass 12 Sep 2024 59,131 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 57,959 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 205/55 16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2022 55,503 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 16 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 51,859 miles

Nearside Rear slight refector damage on outer

Pass 10 Sep 2020 49,204 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 49,204 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 44,912 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 44,912 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides 205/55 x 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 40,006 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under covers and sill covers making inspection difficult

Pass 21 Aug 2017 35,621 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing down

unable to fully view inner rear brake pads due to vehicle design

underbody, engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2016 32,053 miles

underbody and engine shields fitted

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

unable to view rear inner brake pads due to vehicle design

Pass 12 Sep 2015 27,227 miles

child seats fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2015 27,227 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

child seats fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 22,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 NYG is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF61 NYG registered?

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

Is AF61 NYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 NYG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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