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HFZ 1889

2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,078 mi
Last recorded161,078 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFZ 1889
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 161,078 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 159,822 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 149,120 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 139,048 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 137,477 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 136,959 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 116,945 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 100,919 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 82,207 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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HFZ 1889 is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HFZ 1889, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was HFZ 1889 registered?

HFZ 1889 is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is HFZ 1889 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFZ 1889 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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