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AF71 SYJ

2021 Volkswagen Golf Active TSI

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,394 mi
Last recorded21,394 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Golf Active TSI28,937 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF71 SYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf Active TSI
Year2021
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 21,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 15,753 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Aug 2024 15,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf Active TSI?

Based on 3,249 MOT tests across 1,712 vehicles.

94.5%
Pass Rate
7,297
Miles/Year
1,712
On UK Roads
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AF71 SYJ is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf Active TSI in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2021 Volkswagen Golf Active TSI models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.6% with a typical mileage of 28,937 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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What year was AF71 SYJ registered?

AF71 SYJ is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf Active TSI, first registered on 16 September 2021.

Is AF71 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF71 SYJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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