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PLZ 8240

2005 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

233,035 mi
Last recorded233,035 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLZ 8240
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT TDI
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2023 233,035 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 232,728 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 222,541 miles
Fail 21 May 2022 222,501 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 222,141 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 212,942 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 212,881 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 207,306 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 202,694 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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PLZ 8240 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 PLZ 8240, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was PLZ 8240 registered?

PLZ 8240 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is PLZ 8240 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLZ 8240 shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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