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BGZ 8973

2016 Volkswagen Golf GTD S-a

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,211 mi
Last recorded135,211 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 8973
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTD S-a
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 135,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp dipped beam has a slightly reduced light output

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 134,986 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp dipped beam has a slightly reduced light output

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 118,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 100,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 100,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 85,564 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 70,239 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 58,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 55,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf GTD S-a?

Based on 2,488 MOT tests across 543 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
9,388
Miles/Year
543
On UK Roads
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BGZ 8973 is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTD S-a in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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What year was BGZ 8973 registered?

BGZ 8973 is a 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTD S-a, first registered on 25 May 2016.

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