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VU71 ESF

2021 Volkswagen Golf Active TSI

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,326 mi
Last recorded60,326 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Golf Active TSI28,937 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU71 ESF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf Active TSI
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 60,326 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2026 59,130 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s + o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 34,801 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 22,410 miles

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

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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VU71 ESF 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.

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What year was VU71 ESF registered?

VU71 ESF is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf Active TSI, first registered on 18 September 2021.

Is VU71 ESF safe to buy?

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