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AF61 XHB

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,006 mi
Last recorded63,006 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 XHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 63,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 54,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205.55.16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205.55.16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 54,993 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205.55.16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205.55.16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 46,552 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 37,667 miles

Child seat fitted

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 37,677 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 29,108 miles

Rear brake pads worn close to limit

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 XHB is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XHB, 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 XHB registered?

AF61 XHB is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 September 2011.

Is AF61 XHB safe to buy?

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