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HFZ 1817

2003 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,941 mi
Last recorded93,941 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf GTI80,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFZ 1817
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2026 93,941 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2026 93,813 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 85,247 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 84,180 miles
Pass 9 May 2021 78,908 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 66,455 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 66,418 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 62,387 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 56,274 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf GTI?

Based on 5,092 MOT tests across 1,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
5,157
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
Stop lamp not working 7
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Headlamp aim too high 5
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HFZ 1817 is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Golf GTI models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 80,813 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf GTI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HFZ 1817, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf GTI typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Golf GTI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HFZ 1817?

You can check the full history of HFZ 1817 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HFZ 1817 registered?

HFZ 1817 is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is HFZ 1817 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFZ 1817 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HFZ 1817 have outstanding finance?

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