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M8 GWS

2001 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,569 mi
Last recorded148,569 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 GWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT TDI
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 148,569 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 146,159 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 141,744 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 141,716 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 139,356 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 136,385 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 136,311 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 133,288 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2019 133,202 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 130,657 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 128,262 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 128,206 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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M8 GWS is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M8 GWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was M8 GWS registered?

M8 GWS is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is M8 GWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 GWS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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