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FRZ 7172

2008 Volkswagen Golf TDI S

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,585 mi
Last recorded194,585 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRZ 7172
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf TDI S
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 194,585 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 181,476 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 166,786 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 155,059 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 138,621 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 138,214 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 107,685 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 107,482 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 95,613 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 81,933 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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FRZ 7172 is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf TDI S in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FRZ 7172, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FRZ 7172?

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What year was FRZ 7172 registered?

FRZ 7172 is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf TDI S, first registered on 15 October 2008.

Is FRZ 7172 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRZ 7172 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FRZ 7172 have outstanding finance?

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