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VLZ 9860

2005 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

234,657 mi
Last recorded234,657 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 9860
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT TDI
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 234,657 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 234,326 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 219,895 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 203,527 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 203,144 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 200,605 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2021 199,287 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 180,508 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 169,113 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 158,607 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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VLZ 9860 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VLZ 9860, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was VLZ 9860 registered?

VLZ 9860 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is VLZ 9860 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLZ 9860 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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