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EJ07 BAD

2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

225,178 mi
Last recorded225,178 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 BAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2026 225,178 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 192,351 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 174,840 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 173,900 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 166,133 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2020 148,469 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 138,655 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 128,558 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 119,683 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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EJ07 BAD is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EJ07 BAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was EJ07 BAD registered?

EJ07 BAD is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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The MOT history for EJ07 BAD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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