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GIG 1266

2008 Volkswagen Golf TDI S

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

200,125 mi
Last recorded200,125 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 1266
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf TDI S
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 200,125 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 194,934 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2024 190,280 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 190,116 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 182,991 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 174,107 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 166,422 miles
Fail 2 May 2021 166,012 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 159,699 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 159,646 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 159,486 miles
Fail 6 May 2019 159,520 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 141,205 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 122,724 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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GIG 1266 is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf TDI S in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GIG 1266, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GIG 1266 registered?

GIG 1266 is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf TDI S, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is GIG 1266 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIG 1266 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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