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FT60 LJF

2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

315,715 mi
Last recorded315,715 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT60 LJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2026 315,715 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 301,584 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 299,890 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 279,669 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 259,909 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 241,569 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 214,311 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 214,154 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 192,496 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 170,924 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 147,022 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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FT60 LJF is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FT60 LJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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How do I check the history of FT60 LJF?

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What year was FT60 LJF registered?

FT60 LJF is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is FT60 LJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT60 LJF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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