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YLZ 5840

2008 Volkswagen Golf S Sdi

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

163,008 mi
Last recorded163,008 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLZ 5840
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S Sdi
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 May 2025 163,008 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 156,458 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 145,941 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2022 136,219 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 127,646 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 102,680 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 91,181 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 87,765 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf S Sdi?

Based on 5,263 MOT tests across 1,279 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
7,089
Miles/Year
1,279
On UK Roads
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YLZ 5840 is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf S Sdi in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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What year was YLZ 5840 registered?

YLZ 5840 is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf S Sdi, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is YLZ 5840 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLZ 5840 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YLZ 5840 have outstanding finance?

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