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AF61 WVC

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

134,102 mi
Last recorded134,102 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 WVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 134,102 miles

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

low emissions

Fail 28 Jan 2026 134,102 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

low emissions

Pass 25 Jan 2025 126,192 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 117,811 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edag ()

low emissions

Pass 21 Jan 2023 109,874 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 109,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 102,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 96,098 miles

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

low emit

Pass 4 Feb 2020 88,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 79,447 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 75,109 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 62,340 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 49,886 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 40,383 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 29,830 miles

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 WVC is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WVC, 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 WVC registered?

AF61 WVC is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is AF61 WVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 WVC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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