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MFZ 5285

2008 Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TDI 140

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,056 mi
Last recorded189,056 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFZ 5285
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT Sport TDI 140
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 189,056 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 170,835 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 152,990 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 152,428 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 138,507 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 131,366 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2021 131,181 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 111,906 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 97,404 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 82,269 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TDI 140?

Based on 1,106 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
7,626
Miles/Year
175
On UK Roads
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MFZ 5285 is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TDI 140 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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What year was MFZ 5285 registered?

MFZ 5285 is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TDI 140, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is MFZ 5285 safe to buy?

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