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BRZ 5228

2009 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

165,075 mi
Last recorded165,075 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRZ 5228
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2025 165,075 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 164,926 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 156,202 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 142,411 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 130,200 miles
Pass 23 May 2021 124,605 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 114,063 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 102,762 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 94,457 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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BRZ 5228 is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BRZ 5228, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was BRZ 5228 registered?

BRZ 5228 is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 20 April 2009.

Is BRZ 5228 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRZ 5228 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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