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2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration FD61BYF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2011
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 09 Jul 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 138,741 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 138,741 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 134,728 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2025 4 Jun 202615 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 126,078 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2024 4 Jun 202617 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 116,135 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
17 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 116,135 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
11 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 103,292 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2022 4 Jun 202610 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 103,292 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
6 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 79,166 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 70,039 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2020 4 Jun 20266 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 61,555 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2019 4 Jun 20266 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 61,552 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
6 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 55,235 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s and o/s rear tyres perishing between treads
4 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 48,962 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2017 4 Jun 202629 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,347 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 42,347 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FD61BYF was registered on 2011-12-14
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