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YKZ 3242

2009 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,971 mi
Last recorded126,971 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKZ 3242
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 126,971 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 126,881 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 124,360 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 124,311 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 121,057 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 120,936 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 118,579 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 113,295 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 108,463 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 104,477 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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YKZ 3242 is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YKZ 3242, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was YKZ 3242 registered?

YKZ 3242 is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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