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FT61 ZCU

2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,004 mi
Last recorded90,004 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 ZCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 90,004 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 89,622 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 80,583 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 80,547 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 77,327 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 75,615 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 70,816 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 61,685 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 55,924 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 49,668 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 ZCU is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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What year was FT61 ZCU registered?

FT61 ZCU is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is FT61 ZCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 ZCU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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