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EFZ 7281

2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

183,524 mi
Last recorded183,524 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFZ 7281
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2025 183,524 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 171,157 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 155,753 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 144,305 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 119,705 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 106,172 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 91,595 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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EFZ 7281 is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EFZ 7281, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EFZ 7281 registered?

EFZ 7281 is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 14 January 2011.

Is EFZ 7281 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFZ 7281 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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