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YLZ 5016

2010 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,771 mi
Last recorded166,771 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLZ 5016
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 166,771 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2024 159,205 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 152,718 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 143,569 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 143,428 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 130,651 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 125,341 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 112,496 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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YLZ 5016 is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YLZ 5016, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was YLZ 5016 registered?

YLZ 5016 is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 7 January 2010.

Is YLZ 5016 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLZ 5016 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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