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VK71 XED

2021 Volkswagen Golf Active TSI

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,866 mi
Last recorded45,866 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Golf Active TSI28,937 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK71 XED
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf Active TSI
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 45,866 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2026 45,846 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 38,414 miles

tpms on dash

Pass 16 Aug 2024 31,367 miles

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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VK71 XED is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf Active TSI in Grey 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.

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What year was VK71 XED registered?

VK71 XED is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf Active TSI, first registered on 4 December 2021.

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