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LIG 2987

2005 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

204,966 mi
Last recorded204,966 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIG 2987
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT TDI
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 204,966 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2026
Pass 28 Oct 2024
Pass 25 Sep 2023 195,814 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 186,686 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 186,494 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 171,497 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 171,392 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 156,010 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 155,038 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 139,643 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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LIG 2987 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI in Black with a 2,000cc 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 LIG 2987, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was LIG 2987 registered?

LIG 2987 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI, first registered on 18 January 2005.

Is LIG 2987 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIG 2987 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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