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AF61 VUM

2011 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,822 mi
Last recorded96,822 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 96,822 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 92,197 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 92,197 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 88,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 84,973 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 82,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 82,474 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 76,583 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 72,694 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 72,694 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2019 67,262 miles

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

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

general underbody component corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2019 67,260 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

general underbody component corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2018 54,378 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2+mm

Offside Front tyre 3+mm

Fail 15 Aug 2018 54,376 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre 2+mm

Offside Front brake pads low outer (unable to see inner)

Offside Front tyre 3+mm

Pass 16 Aug 2017 47,545 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 41,157 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 34,933 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 34,933 miles

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

n/s/f tyres is cracked and perished

Pass 1 Aug 2014 27,658 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 VUM is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VUM, 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 VUM registered?

AF61 VUM is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is AF61 VUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 VUM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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