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E5 WUA

2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Grey Other 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,340 mi
Last recorded188,340 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI80,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 WUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 188,340 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 180,034 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2021 172,960 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 162,586 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 149,188 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 149,007 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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E5 WUA is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Grey with a 2,000cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E5 WUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E5 WUA registered?

E5 WUA is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 10 October 2006.

Is E5 WUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 WUA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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