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AF61 ULH

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,140 mi
Last recorded37,140 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2026 37,140 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 35,193 miles

Both Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges and slightly perished

Pass 18 Sep 2023 31,973 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 28,575 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 25,260 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 23,116 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 21,246 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 19,620 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 18,339 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 16,374 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 15,437 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 14,051 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 ULH is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ULH, 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 ULH registered?

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

Is AF61 ULH safe to buy?

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