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DRZ 4287

2008 Volkswagen Golf TDI S

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,436 mi
Last recorded171,436 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 4287
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf TDI S
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 171,436 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2024 159,455 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 159,298 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 152,571 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 145,218 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 137,193 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 124,195 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 124,143 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 117,267 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 111,283 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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DRZ 4287 is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf TDI S in Black 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 DRZ 4287, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was DRZ 4287 registered?

DRZ 4287 is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf TDI S, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is DRZ 4287 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRZ 4287 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.

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