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BIG 5271

2006 Volkswagen Golf TDI S

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

182,941 mi
Last recorded182,941 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 5271
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf TDI S
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 182,941 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 182,605 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 177,188 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 176,951 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 171,009 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 170,704 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 162,271 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 162,243 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 152,919 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 152,419 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 145,206 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 145,076 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 135,209 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 121,761 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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BIG 5271 is a 2006 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 57.1%.

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 BIG 5271, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was BIG 5271 registered?

BIG 5271 is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf TDI S, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is BIG 5271 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 5271 shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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