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AF61 UPW

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,086 mi
Last recorded54,086 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 UPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 54,086 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 54,083 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Jun 2024 51,951 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

Engine oil too low.

Pass 7 Feb 2023 47,527 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 46,495 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 46,493 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 44,175 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 42,090 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 38,978 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Aug 2018 34,754 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 30,336 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 25,712 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 25,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres have no tread on the inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2015 20,559 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Pass 28 Aug 2014 16,398 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 UPW is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Blue 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 UPW, 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 UPW registered?

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

Is AF61 UPW safe to buy?

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