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YIB 1810

2003 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,794 mi
Last recorded148,794 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIB 1810
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT TDI
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 148,794 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2024 148,655 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 148,425 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 148,382 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2022 143,864 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 143,856 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 138,295 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 129,177 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 122,855 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 115,049 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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YIB 1810 is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI in Red with a 1,896cc 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 YIB 1810, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was YIB 1810 registered?

YIB 1810 is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is YIB 1810 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIB 1810 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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