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J25 DFB

2008 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

152,537 mi
Last recorded152,537 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 DFB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT TDI
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 152,537 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 152,448 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2025 90,146 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2025 90,128 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2025 90,110 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 147,093 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 86,164 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 140,658 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 138,896 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 138,881 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2022 76,429 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 76,358 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 73,289 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 73,049 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 68,312 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 68,252 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 65,362 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 61,733 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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J25 DFB is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 J25 DFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was J25 DFB registered?

J25 DFB is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI, first registered on 28 February 2008.

Is J25 DFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J25 DFB shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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