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OFZ 5165

2010 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

186,727 mi
Last recorded186,727 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFZ 5165
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 186,727 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 186,561 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 173,179 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 156,292 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 138,636 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 137,718 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 121,357 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 109,217 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 85,356 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 67,437 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 54,109 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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OFZ 5165 is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Silver with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OFZ 5165, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OFZ 5165 registered?

OFZ 5165 is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 23 February 2010.

Is OFZ 5165 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFZ 5165 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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