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AF61 VUE

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,175 mi
Last recorded89,175 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 89,175 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Sep 2024 86,280 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 86,280 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 80,178 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 80,178 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 74,389 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 69,822 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 69,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 67,148 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 61,557 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 53,914 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 46,951 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 41,945 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 35,411 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2014 29,061 miles

Oil leak

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 VUE is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 VUE, 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

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What year was AF61 VUE registered?

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

Is AF61 VUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 VUE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF61 VUE have outstanding finance?

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