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E12 BOT

2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Silver Other 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,835 mi
Last recorded135,835 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI80,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 BOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 135,835 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 135,603 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 126,130 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 119,295 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 112,538 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 103,643 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 103,519 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 95,448 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 86,356 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 86,237 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf GTI?

Based on 5,092 MOT tests across 1,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
5,157
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
Stop lamp not working 7
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Headlamp aim too high 5
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E12 BOT is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Silver with a 2,000cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 80,687 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 GTI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E12 BOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf GTI typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Golf GTI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E12 BOT registered?

E12 BOT is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 2 June 2006.

Is E12 BOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E12 BOT shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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