CarVerify

Free Car Check

RUI 5143

2003 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI

Black Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

293,054 mi
Last recorded293,054 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUI 5143
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT TDI
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 293,054 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 283,502 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 273,730 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 261,942 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 261,874 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 249,124 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019
Fail 26 Oct 2019 220,929 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 207,928 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 196,155 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
Full Volkswagen Golf GT TDI reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RUI 5143 is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI in Black 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 RUI 5143, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RUI 5143?

You can check the full history of RUI 5143 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RUI 5143 registered?

RUI 5143 is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is RUI 5143 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUI 5143 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.

Does RUI 5143 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RUI 5143. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.