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DHZ 5988

2002 Volkswagen Golf TDI S

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

235,987 mi
Last recorded235,987 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHZ 5988
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf TDI S
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 235,987 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 219,431 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2024 210,634 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 204,733 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 197,674 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 184,321 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 184,228 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 173,008 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 163,551 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 163,431 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf TDI S?

Based on 9,191 MOT tests across 2,141 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,338
Miles/Year
2,141
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault 1
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DHZ 5988 is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf TDI S in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf TDI S fails its MOT is electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DHZ 5988, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DHZ 5988?

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What year was DHZ 5988 registered?

DHZ 5988 is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf TDI S, first registered on 22 October 2002.

Is DHZ 5988 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHZ 5988 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DHZ 5988 have outstanding finance?

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