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VJZ 7874

2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Black Gas bi-fuel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

204,654 mi
Last recorded204,654 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJZ 7874
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 204,654 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 196,153 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 178,054 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 160,331 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 131,069 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 120,792 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 107,409 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 107,350 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 90,015 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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VJZ 7874 is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Black with a 1,598cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VJZ 7874, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was VJZ 7874 registered?

VJZ 7874 is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 25 January 2011.

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The MOT history for VJZ 7874 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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