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SP09 GEM

2010 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,099 mi
Last recorded162,099 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 GEM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2026 162,099 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 159,016 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 151,448 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 138,329 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 127,298 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 117,925 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 106,937 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 86,796 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 62,430 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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SP09 GEM is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SP09 GEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was SP09 GEM registered?

SP09 GEM is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 25 February 2010.

Is SP09 GEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP09 GEM shows 9 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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