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HFZ 5227

2011 Volkswagen Golf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,138 mi
Last recorded145,138 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFZ 5227
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 145,138 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 144,550 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 144,095 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 144,074 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 138,360 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 138,196 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 112,496 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 94,230 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 77,100 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI?

Based on 13,501 MOT tests across 2,492 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
9,373
Miles/Year
2,492
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake excessively fluctuating 1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1
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HFZ 5227 is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI in Black 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 SE Bluemotion Tech TDI fails its MOT is brake excessively fluctuating, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HFZ 5227, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was HFZ 5227 registered?

HFZ 5227 is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is HFZ 5227 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFZ 5227 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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