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AFZ 5748

2009 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,328 mi
Last recorded146,328 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 5748
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 146,328 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 145,872 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 131,367 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 130,239 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 118,493 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 110,164 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 103,765 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 94,323 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 94,282 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 86,530 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 79,724 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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AFZ 5748 is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Red with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 5748, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was AFZ 5748 registered?

AFZ 5748 is a 2009 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 23 November 2009.

Is AFZ 5748 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFZ 5748 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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