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FIW 919

2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,047 mi
Last recorded174,047 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIW 919
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 174,047 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 166,458 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2024 166,408 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 159,247 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2022 151,381 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 144,108 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 143,518 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 119,899 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 103,309 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 86,275 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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FIW 919 is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 FIW 919, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was FIW 919 registered?

FIW 919 is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is FIW 919 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIW 919 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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