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TA11 SAY

2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,245 mi
Last recorded159,245 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA11 SAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S TDI
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 159,245 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 145,863 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 137,005 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 118,631 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 90,257 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 77,155 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 64,753 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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TA11 SAY is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 TA11 SAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was TA11 SAY registered?

TA11 SAY is a 2012 Volkswagen Golf S TDI, first registered on 28 February 2012.

Is TA11 SAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for TA11 SAY shows 7 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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