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AF61 WHT

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,452 mi
Last recorded123,452 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 WHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 123,452 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 119,916 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 119,916 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 114,358 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 109,991 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides/ rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 103,626 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 97,297 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 97,297 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 92,980 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 89,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 80,297 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 71,262 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 62,995 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 51,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre side wall damage

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 WHT is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WHT, 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 WHT registered?

AF61 WHT is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 September 2011.

Is AF61 WHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 WHT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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