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B17 VDY

2009 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,858 mi
Last recorded176,858 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 VDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 176,858 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 176,673 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 165,443 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 156,006 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 147,309 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 129,075 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 108,440 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 95,290 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 95,281 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 83,821 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf S TDI?

Based on 14,095 MOT tests across 2,703 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
8,387
Miles/Year
2,703
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1
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B17 VDY is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf S TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B17 VDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was B17 VDY registered?

B17 VDY is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 11 May 2009.

Is B17 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 VDY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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