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LT19 XWRVOLKSWAGEN GOLF · 2019
Petrol · Grey
Petrol · Grey
● MOT valid — expires 14 Mar 2027● Taxed until 1 Nov 2026
- Last test result
- Pass
- Recorded mileage
- 41,238 mi
- Advisories
- 1 — front tyres wearing
- Test station
- Verified centre, Croydon
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