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AF61 VML

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

61,652 mi
Last recorded61,652 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 VML
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 61,652 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 61,646 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 53,681 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 51,749 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 49,431 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 46,671 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 44,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 42,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.50mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 40,584 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 34,507 miles

Engine and under vehicle covers fitted, Restricting view of some vehicle.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Maxxis 205/55R16 3 - 5 - 4 mm

Nearside Rear Tyre Bridgestone 205/55R16 4 - 4.5 - 3.5 mm

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre Maxxis 205/55R16 4 - 5 - 3.5 mm

Offside Rear Bumper damaged.

Offside Rear Indicator lens cracked.

Offside Rear Tyre Bridgestone 205/55R16 4.5 -5 - 4 mm

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2017 30,169 miles

Engine and under vehicle covers fitted, Restricting view of some vehicle components.

Nearside Front Tyre Maxxis 205/55R16 4.5 - 6 - 5 mm

Nearside Rear Tyre Bridgestone 205/55R16 4 - 5 - 3 mm

Offside Front Tyre Maxxis 205/55R16 5 - 6 - 5 mm

Offside Rear Tyre Bridgestone 205/55R16 4.5 - 5 - 4 mm

Pass 29 Jul 2016 24,561 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 19,611 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 26 Aug 2014 15,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VML is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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

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