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AF61 RZZ

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,009 mi
Last recorded84,009 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 RZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 84,009 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))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 79,442 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 76,265 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 73,639 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 71,544 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 68,886 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 68,886 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 65,746 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 61,904 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside of both front disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2019 61,903 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside of both front disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 55,673 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))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 44,807 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 34,984 miles

slight corrosion to front brake discs on inner faces

Pass 6 Jan 2015 24,612 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 20,324 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 20,324 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside 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 RZZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 RZZ, 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 RZZ registered?

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

Is AF61 RZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 RZZ 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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