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DRZ 4181

2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,003 mi
Last recorded166,003 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 4181
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 166,003 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 159,611 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 153,820 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 153,812 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 141,317 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 141,262 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 126,842 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 126,798 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 113,155 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 98,855 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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DRZ 4181 is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DRZ 4181, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was DRZ 4181 registered?

DRZ 4181 is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 12 January 2011.

Is DRZ 4181 safe to buy?

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