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VRZ 8720

2012 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI 140

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

163,586 mi
Last recorded163,586 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRZ 8720
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT TDI 140
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 163,586 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 139,340 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 124,220 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 123,859 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 116,479 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 107,680 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 79,541 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 69,804 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 61,500 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf GT TDI 140?

Based on 8,332 MOT tests across 1,275 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
8,501
Miles/Year
1,275
On UK Roads
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VRZ 8720 is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI 140 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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What year was VRZ 8720 registered?

VRZ 8720 is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI 140, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is VRZ 8720 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRZ 8720 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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