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AF61 WRC

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,473 mi
Last recorded132,473 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 WRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 132,473 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 122,388 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 110,983 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 100,485 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 89,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 74,894 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 64,210 miles

Chip in wind screen

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 52,720 miles

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

Windscreen Chipped/Cracked

Fail 11 Jul 2018 52,720 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen Chipped/Cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2017 41,248 miles

Chip in windscreen

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 28,396 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 24,416 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2014 19,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both right and left hand front tyes worn to 2.00mm on inner and outer shoulders(WORN TO 5.00MM OVER ALL)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 19,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both right and left hand front tyes worn to 2.00mm on inner and outer shoulders(WORN TO 5.00MM OVER ALL)

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 WRC is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 WRC, 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 WRC registered?

AF61 WRC is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is AF61 WRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 WRC 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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