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PHZ 3681

2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

256,249 mi
Last recorded256,249 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHZ 3681
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 256,249 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2024 236,554 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 235,803 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 213,292 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 194,052 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 127,415 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 110,318 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 92,475 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 3681 is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in White with a 1,598cc 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 PHZ 3681, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was PHZ 3681 registered?

PHZ 3681 is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 23 May 2011.

Is PHZ 3681 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHZ 3681 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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