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RCZ 1687

2003 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

236,186 mi
Last recorded236,186 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCZ 1687
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT TDI
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 236,186 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 235,661 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 226,415 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 215,098 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 215,032 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 207,669 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 189,291 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 186,781 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 179,309 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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RCZ 1687 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 77.8%.

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 RCZ 1687, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was RCZ 1687 registered?

RCZ 1687 is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is RCZ 1687 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RCZ 1687 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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