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RUI 5208

2006 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

222,753 mi
Last recorded222,753 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUI 5208
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT TDI
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 222,753 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 213,034 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 212,968 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 196,352 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 189,029 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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RUI 5208 is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 5208, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was RUI 5208 registered?

RUI 5208 is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI, first registered on 8 March 2006.

Is RUI 5208 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUI 5208 shows 5 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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