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AFZ 2970

2009 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,415 mi
Last recorded191,415 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 2970
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 191,415 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 177,506 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 177,206 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 161,349 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 161,277 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2022 157,093 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 153,240 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 144,546 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 134,091 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017

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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AFZ 2970 is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Silver with a 1,600cc 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 AFZ 2970, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AFZ 2970 registered?

AFZ 2970 is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is AFZ 2970 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFZ 2970 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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