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GY71 DFD

2021 Volkswagen Golf Active TSI

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,982 mi
Last recorded35,982 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Golf Active TSI28,937 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY71 DFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf Active TSI
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 35,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 28,647 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 21,917 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 21,848 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REPLACEMENT ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf Active TSI?

Based on 3,249 MOT tests across 1,712 vehicles.

94.5%
Pass Rate
7,297
Miles/Year
1,712
On UK Roads
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GY71 DFD is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf Active TSI in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2021 Volkswagen Golf Active TSI models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.6% with a typical mileage of 28,937 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY71 DFD registered?

GY71 DFD is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf Active TSI, first registered on 2 October 2021.

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