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ABZ 555

2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

173,157 mi
Last recorded173,157 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 555
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2025 173,157 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 167,495 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 157,035 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 146,649 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 146,574 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 137,350 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 112,460 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 98,357 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 84,759 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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ABZ 555 is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ABZ 555, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was ABZ 555 registered?

ABZ 555 is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 11 May 2011.

Is ABZ 555 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABZ 555 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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