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UKZ 7978

2008 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,448 mi
Last recorded146,448 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKZ 7978
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT TDI
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 146,448 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 146,400 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 137,448 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 128,355 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 112,226 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 97,240 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 90,919 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 81,681 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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UKZ 7978 is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UKZ 7978, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was UKZ 7978 registered?

UKZ 7978 is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI, first registered on 1 January 2008.

Is UKZ 7978 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UKZ 7978 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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