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XKZ 1857

2003 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,762 mi
Last recorded116,762 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKZ 1857
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT TDI
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 116,762 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 110,456 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2024 110,355 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 107,358 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 107,207 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2022 105,649 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 105,626 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 103,666 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 100,363 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 100,189 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 98,355 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 90,289 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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XKZ 1857 is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XKZ 1857, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was XKZ 1857 registered?

XKZ 1857 is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is XKZ 1857 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKZ 1857 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XKZ 1857 have outstanding finance?

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