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AF61 ULC

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,755 mi
Last recorded115,755 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 115,755 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 111,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 111,470 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 106,652 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 103,670 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 103,670 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 96,137 miles

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 88,346 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 81,754 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 76,356 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 71,283 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 66,432 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 53,029 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 53,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2015 28,904 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 22,401 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 ULC is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ULC, 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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AF61 ULC is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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