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KIG 8047

2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

179,030 mi
Last recorded179,030 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIG 8047
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 179,030 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 159,519 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 140,623 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 140,149 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 122,488 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2021 106,643 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 68,580 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 61,824 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 53,897 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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KIG 8047 is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KIG 8047, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was KIG 8047 registered?

KIG 8047 is a 2011 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 24 June 2011.

Is KIG 8047 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KIG 8047 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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