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JKZ 5943

2003 Volkswagen Golf TDI

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,628 mi
Last recorded199,628 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf TDI125,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKZ 5943
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf TDI
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 199,628 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2025 199,413 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 183,884 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 172,440 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 170,310 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 144,094 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 144,074 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 134,932 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 128,992 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 126,930 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 124,565 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 124,491 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf TDI?

Based on 1,291 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
7,065
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8
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JKZ 5943 is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf TDI in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Golf TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 125,190 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JKZ 5943, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Golf TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JKZ 5943 registered?

JKZ 5943 is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf TDI, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is JKZ 5943 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKZ 5943 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JKZ 5943 have outstanding finance?

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