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BNZ 5490

2001 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 5490
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT TDI
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025
Pass 23 Jan 2024 138,401 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 125,445 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 125,075 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 121,886 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 121,754 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 112,900 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 108,725 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 103,847 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 103,745 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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BNZ 5490 is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BNZ 5490, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was BNZ 5490 registered?

BNZ 5490 is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI, first registered on 9 July 2001.

Is BNZ 5490 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 5490 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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