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AK61 BKZ

2011 Volkswagen Golf TDI

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,452 mi
Last recorded151,452 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Golf TDI85,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 BKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf TDI
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 151,452 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 151,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

COOLANT LOW

Coolant leak BAD ()

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 30 Oct 2020 138,742 miles

Nearside Rear caliper has restricted movement on the handbrake mechanism

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake has only just met the requirement

Pass 14 Nov 2019 124,293 miles

Central Exhaust clamp deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 124,201 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 109,478 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 109,478 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 109,464 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 89,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coolant level low

engine oil low

parking brake efficiency low on n/s

Fail 16 Aug 2017 89,474 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coolant level low

engine oil low

parking brake efficiency low on n/s

Pass 10 Aug 2016 61,233 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Aug 2016 61,233 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre getting low on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2015 46,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in

child seat fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 31,452 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf TDI?

Based on 1,291 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
7,065
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8
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AK61 BKZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf TDI in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Golf TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 85,467 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 TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK61 BKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Golf TDI is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK61 BKZ is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf TDI, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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