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JA05 MEA

2009 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,142 mi
Last recorded133,142 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA05 MEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 133,142 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 132,265 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 108,378 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 102,877 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2021 95,812 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 82,248 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 79,162 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 73,121 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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JA05 MEA is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JA05 MEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was JA05 MEA registered?

JA05 MEA is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is JA05 MEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA05 MEA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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