MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,480 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/6. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/6. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
both rear tyres cracking
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Coil spring fractured or broken both rear spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF61 VHU is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 VHU, 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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How do I check the history of AF61 VHU?
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What year was AF61 VHU registered?
AF61 VHU is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2011.
Is AF61 VHU safe to buy?
The MOT history for AF61 VHU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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