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FV61 VKE

2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,866 mi
Last recorded171,866 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 VKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 171,866 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 171,263 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2025 163,588 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 148,850 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 136,256 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 124,559 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 124,498 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 100,416 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 100,373 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 89,237 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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FV61 VKE is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV61 VKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was FV61 VKE registered?

FV61 VKE is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 15 November 2011.

Is FV61 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV61 VKE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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