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YIA 864

2005 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,854 mi
Last recorded176,854 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIA 864
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT TDI
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 176,854 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024
Fail 29 Oct 2024 171,007 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 163,884 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 158,304 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 151,174 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 146,223 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 140,579 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 140,150 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 135,843 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 122,762 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 122,621 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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YIA 864 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YIA 864, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was YIA 864 registered?

YIA 864 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI, first registered on 5 January 2005.

Is YIA 864 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIA 864 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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