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JJZ 3173

2005 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,706 mi
Last recorded155,706 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJZ 3173
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT TDI
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 155,706 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 155,629 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 151,318 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 151,168 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 145,154 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 144,943 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 139,857 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 132,361 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 127,817 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 127,657 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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JJZ 3173 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JJZ 3173, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was JJZ 3173 registered?

JJZ 3173 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is JJZ 3173 safe to buy?

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