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AF61 TVV

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

140,793 mi
Last recorded140,793 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 140,793 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 140,789 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 134,247 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 20 Sep 2023 126,808 miles

emissions clean

Pass 28 Sep 2022 119,687 miles

emissions clean

Pass 22 Sep 2021 113,240 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 104,977 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 94,710 miles

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

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

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Pass 27 Sep 2018 83,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

emissions to clean to test

Pass 25 Sep 2017 73,077 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 63,516 miles

rear tyres tread starting to lift out of shape

Pass 24 Sep 2015 54,998 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 46,045 miles

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 TVV 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 92.3%.

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 TVV, 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 TVV registered?

AF61 TVV is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is AF61 TVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 TVV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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