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MHZ 5494

2003 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

191,492 mi
Last recorded191,492 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHZ 5494
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT TDI
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 191,492 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 182,507 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 182,460 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 182,317 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 172,860 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 170,430 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 170,400 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 165,395 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 165,363 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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MHZ 5494 is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MHZ 5494, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was MHZ 5494 registered?

MHZ 5494 is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is MHZ 5494 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MHZ 5494 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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