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BGZ 3716

2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Black Gas bi-fuel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,480 mi
Last recorded165,480 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 3716
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 165,480 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 165,218 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 159,700 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 154,489 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 149,347 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 149,176 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 135,443 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 108,156 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 107,626 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 96,485 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 88,954 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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BGZ 3716 is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Black with a 1,598cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BGZ 3716, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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How do I check the history of BGZ 3716?

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What year was BGZ 3716 registered?

BGZ 3716 is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 25 March 2011.

Is BGZ 3716 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGZ 3716 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BGZ 3716 have outstanding finance?

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