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YLZ 8729

2010 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,775 mi
Last recorded147,775 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLZ 8729
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 147,775 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 129,166 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 128,567 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 113,520 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 113,355 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 97,598 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 79,997 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 68,400 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 63,635 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 57,563 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 8729 is a 2010 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 80%.

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 8729, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was YLZ 8729 registered?

YLZ 8729 is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 15 April 2010.

Is YLZ 8729 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLZ 8729 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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