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XLZ 7472

2005 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,407 mi
Last recorded160,407 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLZ 7472
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT TDI
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 160,407 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 154,388 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023
Pass 9 Jun 2022 137,327 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 137,312 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2020 131,837 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 129,903 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 129,847 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 127,190 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 124,177 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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XLZ 7472 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XLZ 7472, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was XLZ 7472 registered?

XLZ 7472 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is XLZ 7472 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLZ 7472 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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