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FJZ 3880

2003 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

257,634 mi
Last recorded257,634 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJZ 3880
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT TDI
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 257,634 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 257,608 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 257,585 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 251,519 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 248,538 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 248,538 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 239,165 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 239,055 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 231,455 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 218,368 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 205,044 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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FJZ 3880 is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FJZ 3880, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was FJZ 3880 registered?

FJZ 3880 is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is FJZ 3880 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJZ 3880 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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