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VIL 9661

2003 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

188,987 mi
Last recorded188,987 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 9661
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT TDI
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 188,987 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 188,652 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 175,535 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 175,390 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2023 160,837 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2023 160,649 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2022 151,464 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 141,659 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 141,639 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 136,614 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 136,577 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 136,551 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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VIL 9661 is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VIL 9661, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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How do I check the history of VIL 9661?

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What year was VIL 9661 registered?

VIL 9661 is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is VIL 9661 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIL 9661 shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VIL 9661 have outstanding finance?

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