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AF61 ZLY

2011 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,755 mi
Last recorded133,755 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf76,587 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 ZLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 133,755 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 133,755 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 127,769 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 120,937 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 120,796 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 107,872 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 92,931 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 76,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed brake pad sensor wire fitted wrong side of hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 71,679 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 71,679 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 57,265 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 49,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 42,175 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 ZLY is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ZLY, 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 ZLY registered?

AF61 ZLY is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 September 2011.

Is AF61 ZLY safe to buy?

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