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EXZ 5485

2008 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,866 mi
Last recorded131,866 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXZ 5485
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2025 131,866 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 129,896 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 126,398 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 122,650 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 104,735 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 87,534 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 68,207 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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EXZ 5485 is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Blue with a 1,896cc 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 EXZ 5485, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was EXZ 5485 registered?

EXZ 5485 is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 24 November 2008.

Is EXZ 5485 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EXZ 5485 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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