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AF61 TWA

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,319 mi
Last recorded112,319 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 TWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 112,319 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front to mid sleeve/ joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 103,856 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 103,856 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 97,210 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 97,210 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 92,360 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 87,351 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 82,801 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 76,268 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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 71,133 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 65,572 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Offside Rear tyre cracking to outer wall also inner edge wear

Pass 11 Apr 2016 59,567 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 54,607 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 52,044 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 TWA is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TWA, 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 TWA registered?

AF61 TWA is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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