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PJZ 8404

2008 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,250 mi
Last recorded160,250 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJZ 8404
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2026 160,250 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 159,958 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 150,814 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 150,058 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 136,461 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2023 117,482 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 117,390 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2022 110,344 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 97,175 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 97,116 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 91,236 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 84,418 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 84,374 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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PJZ 8404 is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PJZ 8404, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was PJZ 8404 registered?

PJZ 8404 is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 4 December 2008.

Is PJZ 8404 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJZ 8404 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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