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S500 SJO

2008 Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TDI 140

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,785 mi
Last recorded141,785 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 SJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT Sport TDI 140
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2026 141,785 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 137,929 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 130,940 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 123,995 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 100,017 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 95,789 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 95,529 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TDI 140?

Based on 1,106 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
7,626
Miles/Year
175
On UK Roads
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S500 SJO is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TDI 140 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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What year was S500 SJO registered?

S500 SJO is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TDI 140, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is S500 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 SJO 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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