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ILZ 7042

2001 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,298 mi
Last recorded114,298 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationILZ 7042
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT TDI
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 114,298 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 109,378 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 109,024 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 100,654 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 85,506 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 85,320 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 83,018 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 82,989 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 81,765 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 81,745 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 81,590 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 81,571 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 78,977 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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ILZ 7042 is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ILZ 7042, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ILZ 7042 registered?

ILZ 7042 is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is ILZ 7042 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ILZ 7042 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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