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FJ05 SHJ

2009 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,940 mi
Last recorded175,940 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 SHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 175,940 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 175,895 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 157,627 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 157,474 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2022 155,936 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 152,192 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 143,637 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 143,616 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 138,255 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 129,213 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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FJ05 SHJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FJ05 SHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was FJ05 SHJ registered?

FJ05 SHJ is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is FJ05 SHJ safe to buy?

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