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AF61 RZY

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,023 mi
Last recorded86,023 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 RZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 86,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 79,871 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 72,859 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 65,902 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 59,358 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 52,658 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 45,191 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 36,382 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 30,291 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 26,389 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 26,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 22,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 RZY is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RZY, 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 RZY registered?

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

Is AF61 RZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 RZY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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