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RNZ 4520

2008 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,562 mi
Last recorded136,562 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNZ 4520
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT TDI
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 136,562 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 136,203 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 122,726 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 97,148 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 90,078 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 82,760 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 82,635 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 73,649 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 68,731 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 58,692 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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RNZ 4520 is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RNZ 4520, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was RNZ 4520 registered?

RNZ 4520 is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is RNZ 4520 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNZ 4520 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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