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FT61 YYC

2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,769 mi
Last recorded130,769 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 YYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 130,769 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 117,527 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2023 110,061 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 110,001 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 102,749 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 90,338 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 71,403 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 67,036 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 55,165 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 YYC is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Black 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 YYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was FT61 YYC registered?

FT61 YYC is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 17 February 2012.

Is FT61 YYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 YYC 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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