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OFZ 9971

2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,978 mi
Last recorded186,978 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFZ 9971
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 186,978 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2025 176,094 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 164,695 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 164,031 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 149,104 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 148,478 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 138,107 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 104,878 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 87,985 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 72,622 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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OFZ 9971 is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Silver 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 OFZ 9971, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was OFZ 9971 registered?

OFZ 9971 is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is OFZ 9971 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFZ 9971 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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