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MC03 ALO

2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,332 mi
Last recorded196,332 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 ALO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 196,332 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2026 196,000 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2025 191,716 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 191,646 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 186,346 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 178,273 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 166,102 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 144,351 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 144,270 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 132,176 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 112,872 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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MC03 ALO is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MC03 ALO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was MC03 ALO registered?

MC03 ALO is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 16 February 2011.

Is MC03 ALO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC03 ALO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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