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FT61 WFN

2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

160,790 mi
Last recorded160,790 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 WFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 160,790 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 151,518 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 140,325 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 140,282 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 131,538 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 122,821 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 105,182 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 91,832 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 76,041 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf S TDI?

Based on 14,095 MOT tests across 2,703 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
8,387
Miles/Year
2,703
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1
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FT61 WFN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf S TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FT61 WFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was FT61 WFN registered?

FT61 WFN is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 13 February 2012.

Is FT61 WFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 WFN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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