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AF61 VHJ

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,672 mi
Last recorded148,672 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 VHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 148,672 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 148,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 142,207 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 142,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2022 139,463 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 139,463 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 117,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 89,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 86,348 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 81,615 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Nov 2018 81,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Nov 2017 74,730 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 74,730 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 68,224 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 61,922 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 43,326 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 VHJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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