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RLZ 9971

2005 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,615 mi
Last recorded170,615 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLZ 9971
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT TDI
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 170,615 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 170,549 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 151,992 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 139,123 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 139,030 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 130,755 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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RLZ 9971 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RLZ 9971, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was RLZ 9971 registered?

RLZ 9971 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI, first registered on 11 January 2005.

Is RLZ 9971 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLZ 9971 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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