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ESZ 8393

2002 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,754 mi
Last recorded183,754 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESZ 8393
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT TDI
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 183,754 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2025 176,841 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 176,721 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 170,091 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2024 169,303 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 164,697 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 164,657 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 159,218 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 150,456 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 150,175 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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ESZ 8393 is a 2002 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 60%.

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 ESZ 8393, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was ESZ 8393 registered?

ESZ 8393 is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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