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SNZ 4971

2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,340 mi
Last recorded114,340 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSNZ 4971
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Aug 2025 114,340 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 106,981 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 98,447 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 91,530 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 83,227 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 69,635 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 60,878 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 51,823 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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SNZ 4971 is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SNZ 4971, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was SNZ 4971 registered?

SNZ 4971 is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 23 February 2012.

Is SNZ 4971 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SNZ 4971 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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