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GHZ 1170

2005 Volkswagen Golf TDI S

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,478 mi
Last recorded155,478 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHZ 1170
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf TDI S
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 155,478 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2025 155,418 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 155,297 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 143,626 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 128,841 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 128,765 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 117,445 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 111,113 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 111,081 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 100,928 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 95,753 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf TDI S?

Based on 9,191 MOT tests across 2,141 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,338
Miles/Year
2,141
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault 1
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GHZ 1170 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf TDI S 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 TDI S fails its MOT is electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GHZ 1170, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was GHZ 1170 registered?

GHZ 1170 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf TDI S, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is GHZ 1170 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHZ 1170 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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