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AF61 VUH

2011 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,643 mi
Last recorded85,643 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 VUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 85,643 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 81,404 miles

both front shocks weeping

small chips in windscreen

Fail 4 Sep 2017 81,404 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front shocks weeping

both front shocks weeping

both rear tyres out of shape

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

small chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2016 69,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 56,827 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 44,072 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

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

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

Rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges, perished and have small cuts to cords

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 VUH is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 VUH, 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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What year was AF61 VUH registered?

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

Is AF61 VUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 VUH shows 6 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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