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EFZ 4858

2002 Volkswagen Golf TDI S

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

248,765 mi
Last recorded248,765 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFZ 4858
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf TDI S
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 248,765 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2024 244,320 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 244,117 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 240,333 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 240,129 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 235,230 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 235,184 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 228,192 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 228,153 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 199,127 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 186,159 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 175,419 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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EFZ 4858 is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf TDI S in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EFZ 4858, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EFZ 4858?

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What year was EFZ 4858 registered?

EFZ 4858 is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf TDI S, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is EFZ 4858 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFZ 4858 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EFZ 4858 have outstanding finance?

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