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AF61 WMD

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

113,725 mi
Last recorded113,725 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 WMD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 113,725 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 105,420 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 97,423 miles

Fuel Cap Seal Perishing

Pass 14 Jun 2023 89,785 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 81,017 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 73,228 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 66,712 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 59,508 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 15 Apr 2019 59,508 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 9 Apr 2018 51,781 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 40,388 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 34,767 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 24,338 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre valve deteriorating.

Pass 18 Nov 2014 22,888 miles

surface tears in tread area of nearside rear tyre

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 WMD is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 WMD, 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 WMD registered?

AF61 WMD is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 December 2011.

Is AF61 WMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 WMD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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