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FJZ 1188

2003 Volkswagen Golf TDI SE

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

256,155 mi
Last recorded256,155 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJZ 1188
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf TDI SE
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 256,155 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 256,114 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 256,067 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 246,945 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2023 237,218 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 227,164 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 227,141 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 227,128 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 214,517 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 202,372 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 187,451 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf TDI SE?

Based on 6,429 MOT tests across 1,698 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,135
Miles/Year
1,698
On UK Roads
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FJZ 1188 is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf TDI SE in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJZ 1188 registered?

FJZ 1188 is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf TDI SE, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is FJZ 1188 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJZ 1188 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJZ 1188 have outstanding finance?

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