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BIG 7229

2006 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,854 mi
Last recorded98,854 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 7229
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GT TDI
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 98,854 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2025 98,811 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 90,460 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 90,418 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 88,897 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 83,816 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2021 78,783 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 68,675 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 68,661 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 63,626 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 61,524 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 61,501 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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BIG 7229 is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BIG 7229, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was BIG 7229 registered?

BIG 7229 is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf GT TDI, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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The MOT history for BIG 7229 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.

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