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AF61 YUD

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,551 mi
Last recorded52,551 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 YUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 52,551 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 52,547 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 43,579 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 41,913 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 41,875 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 38,586 miles

Offside Front Bumper and wing damge.

Pass 13 Sep 2021 35,028 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 33,353 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 30,881 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 26,583 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 23,869 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 20,394 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 20,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Sep 2015 14,412 miles

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Fail 9 Sep 2015 14,412 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Fail 22 Sep 2014 11,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 11,211 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 YUD is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YUD, 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 YUD registered?

AF61 YUD is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 September 2011.

Is AF61 YUD safe to buy?

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