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YB71 ELJ

2021 Volkswagen Golf GTD TDI S-a

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,977 mi
Last recorded42,977 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTD TDI S-a39,518 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB71 ELJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTD TDI S-a
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 42,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded on outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 42,977 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded and pitted on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded on outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 32,990 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf GTD TDI S-a?

Based on 8,797 MOT tests across 3,885 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
9,118
Miles/Year
3,885
On UK Roads
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YB71 ELJ is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTD TDI S-a in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTD TDI S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 39,518 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 YB71 ELJ registered?

YB71 ELJ is a 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTD TDI S-a, first registered on 31 December 2021.

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