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EIG 5557

2009 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

240,749 mi
Last recorded240,749 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIG 5557
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 240,749 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 230,354 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 207,959 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 191,127 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 163,212 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 142,659 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 124,443 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 124,114 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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EIG 5557 is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EIG 5557, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was EIG 5557 registered?

EIG 5557 is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is EIG 5557 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EIG 5557 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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