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VKZ 6897

2008 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI 140

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

227,507 mi
Last recorded227,507 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKZ 6897
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT TDI 140
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 227,507 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 219,307 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 211,318 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 211,098 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2023 195,714 miles
Pass 22 May 2022 184,228 miles
Pass 16 May 2021 164,594 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 142,065 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 126,450 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 112,922 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf GT TDI 140?

Based on 8,332 MOT tests across 1,275 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
8,501
Miles/Year
1,275
On UK Roads
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VKZ 6897 is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI 140 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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What year was VKZ 6897 registered?

VKZ 6897 is a 2008 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI 140, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is VKZ 6897 safe to buy?

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