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VIW 686

2001 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

213,194 mi
Last recorded213,194 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 686
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT TDI
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 213,194 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 213,170 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 204,275 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 204,182 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 195,140 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 195,124 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2021 194,973 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 182,023 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 173,612 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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VIW 686 is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VIW 686, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was VIW 686 registered?

VIW 686 is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is VIW 686 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIW 686 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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