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W40 CSM

2005 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI

Beige Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,765 mi
Last recorded187,765 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW40 CSM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT TDI
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 187,765 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 176,199 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 175,632 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 161,230 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 147,428 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 131,292 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 131,252 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 105,658 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 91,916 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 83,834 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 83,667 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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W40 CSM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI in Beige with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W40 CSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was W40 CSM registered?

W40 CSM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is W40 CSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W40 CSM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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