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BYZ 2979

2012 Volkswagen Golf Match TDI

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,065 mi
Last recorded148,065 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYZ 2979
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf Match TDI
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 148,065 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 138,245 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 138,918 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 120,517 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 104,102 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf Match TDI?

Based on 11,434 MOT tests across 2,461 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
9,069
Miles/Year
2,461
On UK Roads
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BYZ 2979 is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf Match TDI in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BYZ 2979 registered?

BYZ 2979 is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf Match TDI, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is BYZ 2979 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYZ 2979 shows 5 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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