Volkswagen Golf GTI Registrations by Year
There are 989 Volkswagen Golf GTI registrations on record in the UK. Choose a registration year below to browse its number plates, or check any plate for its full MOT history, mileage and vehicle details.
There are 989 Volkswagen Golf GTI registrations on UK roads, spanning model years 1981 to 2025.
More were registered in 2005 than any other year (97 vehicles).
MOT pass rates range from 67.7% for 2005 cars up to 92.4% for 2016 cars — worth weighing up when choosing a year to buy.
83.0%
MOT pass rate
989
On UK roads
97,253
Median mileage
23 yr
Typical lifespan
Browse Volkswagen Golf GTI registrations by year
45 registration years. Each year shows how many are on the road, the MOT pass rate and typical mileage for that age.
2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI
9 plates
2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI
6 plates
2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI
13 plates
2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI
5 plates
2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI
1 plates
2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI
5 plates
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI
16 plates
89.5% pass
25,500 mi
2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI
4 plates
2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI
40 plates
91.2% pass
43,297 mi
2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI
42 plates
92.4% pass
40,677 mi
2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI
33 plates
2014 Volkswagen Golf GTI
63 plates
91.8% pass
50,632 mi
2013 Volkswagen Golf GTI
25 plates
84.1% pass
43,774 mi
2012 Volkswagen Golf GTI
32 plates
2011 Volkswagen Golf GTI
32 plates
90.7% pass
67,593 mi
2010 Volkswagen Golf GTI
41 plates
78.2% pass
56,830 mi
2009 Volkswagen Golf GTI
42 plates
2008 Volkswagen Golf GTI
51 plates
2007 Volkswagen Golf GTI
85 plates
2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI
93 plates
80.4% pass
80,687 mi
2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI
97 plates
67.7% pass
92,274 mi
2004 Volkswagen Golf GTI
3 plates
2003 Volkswagen Golf GTI
7 plates
76.5% pass
80,813 mi
2002 Volkswagen Golf GTI
3 plates
2001 Volkswagen Golf GTI
7 plates
2000 Volkswagen Golf GTI
13 plates
1999 Volkswagen Golf GTI
39 plates
1998 Volkswagen Golf GTI
5 plates
1997 Volkswagen Golf GTI
17 plates
1996 Volkswagen Golf GTI
13 plates
1995 Volkswagen Golf GTI
8 plates
1994 Volkswagen Golf GTI
2 plates
1993 Volkswagen Golf GTI
3 plates
1992 Volkswagen Golf GTI
5 plates
1991 Volkswagen Golf GTI
21 plates
1990 Volkswagen Golf GTI
15 plates
1989 Volkswagen Golf GTI
20 plates
1988 Volkswagen Golf GTI
9 plates
1987 Volkswagen Golf GTI
2 plates
1986 Volkswagen Golf GTI
7 plates
1985 Volkswagen Golf GTI
7 plates
1984 Volkswagen Golf GTI
4 plates
1983 Volkswagen Golf GTI
31 plates
1982 Volkswagen Golf GTI
10 plates
1981 Volkswagen Golf GTI
3 plates
Volkswagen Golf GTI registrations — frequently asked questions
How many Volkswagen Golf GTIs are there in the UK?
There are 989 Volkswagen Golf GTI registrations on record across model years 1981 to 2025.
Which year had the most Volkswagen Golf GTIs registered?
2005 — 97 Volkswagen Golf GTIs were registered that year, more than any other.
What is the average mileage of a Volkswagen Golf GTI?
The typical Volkswagen Golf GTI has covered around 97,253 miles.
Which Volkswagen Golf GTI year is most reliable?
Based on MOT data, the 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI has the highest pass rate at 92.4%.