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AF61 UPZ

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,200 mi
Last recorded63,200 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2026 63,200 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 60,471 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 57,721 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 55,077 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 51,450 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 39,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 32,575 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 31,468 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 28,657 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 21,934 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 18,167 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 14,492 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 10,548 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 10,122 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 UPZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 UPZ, 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

How do I check the history of AF61 UPZ?

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What year was AF61 UPZ registered?

AF61 UPZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is AF61 UPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 UPZ shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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