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PHZ 1785

2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,220 mi
Last recorded137,220 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHZ 1785
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 137,220 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2026 136,029 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 122,982 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2025 122,695 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 108,388 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 92,395 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 91,733 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 77,776 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 54,474 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 49,315 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 49,286 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 44,178 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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PHZ 1785 is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PHZ 1785, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was PHZ 1785 registered?

PHZ 1785 is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 27 May 2011.

Is PHZ 1785 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHZ 1785 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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