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AF61 XFX

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,396 mi
Last recorded146,396 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2018 146,396 miles

Rear tyres both sides uneven wear on tread

Pass 14 Oct 2017 125,444 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 99,034 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2015 76,535 miles

Both front tyres have cracks appearing on thread pattern

Nail in Offside Rear Tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 63,331 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 60,563 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 XFX is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XFX, 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

How do I check the history of AF61 XFX?

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What year was AF61 XFX registered?

AF61 XFX is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 September 2011.

Is AF61 XFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 XFX shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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