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XFZ 1596

2012 Volkswagen Golf GTD

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,657 mi
Last recorded120,657 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFZ 1596
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTD
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 120,657 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 116,850 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 116,746 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 116,692 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 110,510 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 95,672 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 68,920 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 53,717 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 39,215 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf GTD?

Based on 8,544 MOT tests across 1,751 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
9,238
Miles/Year
1,751
On UK Roads
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XFZ 1596 is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf GTD in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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What year was XFZ 1596 registered?

XFZ 1596 is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf GTD, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is XFZ 1596 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFZ 1596 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XFZ 1596 have outstanding finance?

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