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YCZ 5889

2001 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,588 mi
Last recorded174,588 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCZ 5889
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT TDI
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2019 174,588 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 174,273 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 174,188 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 5889 is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 YCZ 5889, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was YCZ 5889 registered?

YCZ 5889 is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is YCZ 5889 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCZ 5889 shows 3 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.

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