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FNZ 8140

2004 Volkswagen Golf TDI S

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,190 mi
Last recorded184,190 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNZ 8140
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf TDI S
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2025 184,190 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 183,869 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 171,670 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 164,704 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 164,471 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 155,380 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 155,026 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 142,711 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 135,754 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 135,605 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 126,710 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 126,588 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf TDI S?

Based on 9,191 MOT tests across 2,141 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,338
Miles/Year
2,141
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault 1
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FNZ 8140 is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf TDI S in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf TDI S fails its MOT is electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FNZ 8140, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was FNZ 8140 registered?

FNZ 8140 is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf TDI S, first registered on 1 August 2004.

Is FNZ 8140 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNZ 8140 shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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