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YLZ 6940

2010 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

174,114 mi
Last recorded174,114 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLZ 6940
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 174,114 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2024 168,279 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 162,393 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 155,218 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 147,964 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 136,324 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 125,274 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 110,267 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 6940 is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 6940, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was YLZ 6940 registered?

YLZ 6940 is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 23 February 2010.

Is YLZ 6940 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLZ 6940 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.

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