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YIL 8034

2003 Volkswagen Golf TDI S

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,073 mi
Last recorded147,073 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIL 8034
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf TDI S
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 147,073 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 147,060 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024
Fail 29 Jul 2024 144,272 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 137,034 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 136,935 miles
Fail 1 May 2023 136,606 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2022 129,743 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 129,697 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 117,516 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 94,445 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 93,771 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 82,506 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 82,482 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf TDI S?

Based on 9,191 MOT tests across 2,141 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,338
Miles/Year
2,141
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault 1
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YIL 8034 is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf TDI S in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf TDI S fails its MOT is electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YIL 8034, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YIL 8034?

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What year was YIL 8034 registered?

YIL 8034 is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf TDI S, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is YIL 8034 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIL 8034 shows 14 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YIL 8034 have outstanding finance?

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