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GFZ 1609

2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,114 mi
Last recorded91,114 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFZ 1609
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 91,114 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 89,637 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 82,332 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 82,199 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 73,280 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 66,372 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 63,373 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 57,962 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 53,877 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 49,747 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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GFZ 1609 is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GFZ 1609, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GFZ 1609 registered?

GFZ 1609 is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 3 May 2011.

Is GFZ 1609 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFZ 1609 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.

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