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AF61 TWD

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,336 mi
Last recorded105,336 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 105,336 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge - bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside / offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 105,332 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge - bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside / offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 96,150 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 86,605 miles

Nearside windscreen cracked

Fail 31 Mar 2017 86,602 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside windscreen cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2016 77,926 miles

both front tyres 3mm

Pass 31 Mar 2015 70,541 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 70,541 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

off side front wiper not parking correctly

Pass 21 Aug 2014 68,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

nearside front inner brake pad worn close to warning wire

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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 TWD is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TWD, 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 TWD registered?

AF61 TWD is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is AF61 TWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 TWD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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