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PA03 DAR

2003 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,689 mi
Last recorded127,689 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 DAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT TDI
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 127,689 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2025 127,612 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 116,665 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 116,599 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 100,610 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 100,457 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 98,257 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 95,647 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 93,319 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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PA03 DAR is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 PA03 DAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was PA03 DAR registered?

PA03 DAR is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is PA03 DAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PA03 DAR shows 9 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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