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AF61 TVY

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,118 mi
Last recorded108,118 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 TVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 108,118 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 99,469 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 93,030 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 89,070 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 85,468 miles

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER ON TEST EQUIPMENT.

Pass 4 Jan 2019 82,654 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 82,654 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 76,762 miles

front tyres wearing on edges and cracking

Pass 5 Jan 2017 71,308 miles

front tyres cracking

Fail 5 Jan 2017 71,308 miles

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

Front tyres cracking

Fail 5 Jan 2017 71,308 miles

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

Front tyres cracking

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges and cracking

steel rim fitted to o/s/r

Pass 7 Jan 2016 64,520 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 61,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 61,374 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 TVY is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TVY, 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 TVY registered?

AF61 TVY is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is AF61 TVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 TVY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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