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CSZ 5487

2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,860 mi
Last recorded143,860 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSZ 5487
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 143,860 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 143,321 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 143,240 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 122,128 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2022 110,587 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 99,219 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 99,140 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 94,086 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 82,272 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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CSZ 5487 is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Silver with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CSZ 5487, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was CSZ 5487 registered?

CSZ 5487 is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 3 May 2011.

Is CSZ 5487 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSZ 5487 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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