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BAZ 1789

2002 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,866 mi
Last recorded122,866 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 1789
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT TDI
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 122,866 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 119,921 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 116,691 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 114,716 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 114,706 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 112,461 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 108,795 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 102,223 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 99,206 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf GT TDI?

Based on 8,723 MOT tests across 2,557 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
6,510
Miles/Year
2,557
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 2
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BAZ 1789 is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI in Black with a 1,896cc 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 GT TDI fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BAZ 1789, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was BAZ 1789 registered?

BAZ 1789 is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI, first registered on 14 August 2002.

Is BAZ 1789 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAZ 1789 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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