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PHZ 5980

2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,130 mi
Last recorded146,130 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHZ 5980
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 May 2025 146,130 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 129,600 miles
Pass 14 May 2023 120,488 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 117,651 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 107,793 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 90,467 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 80,968 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 69,499 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 5980 is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 5980, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was PHZ 5980 registered?

PHZ 5980 is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 23 February 2012.

Is PHZ 5980 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHZ 5980 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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