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VW03 ARL

2003 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

206,624 mi
Last recorded206,624 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW03 ARL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT TDI
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 206,624 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2025 206,554 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 206,550 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 205,988 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 205,902 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 204,652 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 204,616 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 204,559 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 199,285 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 199,223 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 199,164 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2021 198,886 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019
Pass 5 Jun 2018 178,431 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 168,131 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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VW03 ARL is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 VW03 ARL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was VW03 ARL registered?

VW03 ARL is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is VW03 ARL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VW03 ARL shows 15 tests with a 46.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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