CarVerify

Free Car Check

TFZ 5300

2005 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI

Grey Diesel 2000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,202 mi
Last recorded163,202 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
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

RegistrationTFZ 5300
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT TDI
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2024 163,202 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 149,798 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2021 144,531 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 144,510 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 126,877 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

TFZ 5300 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TFZ 5300, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TFZ 5300?

You can check the full history of TFZ 5300 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was TFZ 5300 registered?

TFZ 5300 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is TFZ 5300 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFZ 5300 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TFZ 5300 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 TFZ 5300. 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.