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SJZ 8478

2010 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,540 mi
Last recorded151,540 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJZ 8478
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2025 151,540 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 147,996 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 135,078 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 123,927 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 123,453 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022
Fail 6 Dec 2021 119,279 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019
Fail 17 Oct 2019 106,239 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 102,859 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 97,136 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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SJZ 8478 is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SJZ 8478, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was SJZ 8478 registered?

SJZ 8478 is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is SJZ 8478 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJZ 8478 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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