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BF59 YFA

2009 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,248 mi
Last recorded115,248 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 YFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 115,248 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 109,800 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 109,711 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 102,886 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 97,349 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2021 91,386 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 86,050 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 85,926 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 81,150 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 73,266 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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BF59 YFA is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Red with a 1,968cc 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 BF59 YFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was BF59 YFA registered?

BF59 YFA is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is BF59 YFA safe to buy?

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