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EFZ 8946

2010 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,408 mi
Last recorded180,408 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFZ 8946
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 180,408 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 173,933 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 172,093 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 172,093 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 164,409 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2023 155,996 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 147,950 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 124,910 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 113,807 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 103,529 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 8946 is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 8946, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EFZ 8946 registered?

EFZ 8946 is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 1 April 2010.

Is EFZ 8946 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFZ 8946 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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