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FT61 WGG

2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,645 mi
Last recorded181,645 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 WGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 181,645 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 181,574 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 176,250 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 170,002 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 162,448 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 162,666 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 130,763 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018
Fail 19 Feb 2018 111,799 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 97,074 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 WGG is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was FT61 WGG registered?

FT61 WGG is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 14 February 2012.

Is FT61 WGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 WGG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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