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RKZ 4979

2003 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

323,795 mi
Last recorded323,795 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKZ 4979
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT TDI
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 May 2026 323,795 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 306,335 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 306,283 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2023 289,846 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 278,267 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 277,761 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 268,235 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 253,918 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 253,015 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 236,106 miles
Fail 20 May 2017
Fail 17 Feb 2017 235,308 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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RKZ 4979 is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RKZ 4979, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was RKZ 4979 registered?

RKZ 4979 is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is RKZ 4979 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKZ 4979 shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RKZ 4979 have outstanding finance?

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