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FT11 UPE

2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,957 mi
Last recorded148,957 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 UPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 148,957 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 136,952 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 136,921 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 129,262 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 119,575 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 112,656 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 97,128 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 87,528 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 78,436 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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FT11 UPE is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Grey 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 FT11 UPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was FT11 UPE registered?

FT11 UPE is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 17 June 2011.

Is FT11 UPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT11 UPE 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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