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RAZ 8148

2008 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

191,453 mi
Last recorded191,453 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAZ 8148
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT TDI
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 191,453 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 190,965 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 185,287 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 201,560 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 191,122 miles
Pass 30 May 2021 156,879 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 97,288 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 88,653 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 84,134 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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RAZ 8148 is a 2008 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 88.9%.

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 RAZ 8148, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was RAZ 8148 registered?

RAZ 8148 is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is RAZ 8148 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAZ 8148 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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