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YIW 900

2003 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,894 mi
Last recorded157,894 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIW 900
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT TDI
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 157,894 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 146,096 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 135,626 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 126,162 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 114,619 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 111,592 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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YIW 900 is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YIW 900, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was YIW 900 registered?

YIW 900 is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is YIW 900 safe to buy?

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