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GL70 XHU

2021 Volkswagen Golf R-line TDI S-a

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,457 mi
Last recorded48,457 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Golf R-line TDI S-a37,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL70 XHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf R-line TDI S-a
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 48,457 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage to inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front slight damage to sill under vehicle

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 48,457 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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 Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage to inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front slight damage to sill under vehicle

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 39,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 39,570 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 31,044 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf R-line TDI S-a?

Based on 6,536 MOT tests across 3,142 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
9,898
Miles/Year
3,142
On UK Roads
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GL70 XHU is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf R-line TDI S-a in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2021 Volkswagen Golf R-line TDI S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 37,147 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 GL70 XHU registered?

GL70 XHU is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf R-line TDI S-a, first registered on 16 January 2021.

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