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YCZ 5247

2004 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI

Silver Diesel 1698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,893 mi
Last recorded116,893 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCZ 5247
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT TDI
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 116,893 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 101,511 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 90,599 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 90,515 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 85,123 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 78,422 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 78,399 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 69,879 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 63,744 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 63,733 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 58,851 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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YCZ 5247 is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI in Silver with a 1,698cc 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 YCZ 5247, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YCZ 5247 registered?

YCZ 5247 is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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The MOT history for YCZ 5247 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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