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AF61 TWG

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,751 mi
Last recorded171,751 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 TWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 171,751 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2024 170,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2023 150,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 144,269 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 135,764 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 135,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 110,869 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 98,991 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 82,323 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 82,086 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 70,731 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 57,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 57,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 4,628 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 37,401 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 TWG is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TWG, 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 TWG registered?

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

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The MOT history for AF61 TWG shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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