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EXZ 9168

2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,489 mi
Last recorded117,489 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXZ 9168
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 117,489 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 114,180 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 114,131 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 110,284 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 102,671 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 80,236 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 72,999 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 72,904 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 65,609 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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EXZ 9168 is a 2012 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 77.8%.

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 EXZ 9168, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was EXZ 9168 registered?

EXZ 9168 is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is EXZ 9168 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EXZ 9168 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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