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AF61 XGP

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,845 mi
Last recorded98,845 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 XGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 98,845 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both top boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 90,321 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 82,459 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 75,409 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 68,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 62,892 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 56,041 miles

Front both front tyre valves slightly perished

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap seal perished & cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2018 49,327 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 41,116 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 41,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 31,292 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 22,910 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 17,759 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 XGP is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XGP, 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 XGP registered?

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

Is AF61 XGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 XGP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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