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NJZ 8494

2005 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

264,111 mi
Last recorded264,111 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJZ 8494
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT TDI
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 264,111 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 262,727 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 260,483 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 255,035 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 236,232 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 225,639 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 225,750 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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NJZ 8494 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NJZ 8494, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was NJZ 8494 registered?

NJZ 8494 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is NJZ 8494 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJZ 8494 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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