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GLZ 2026

2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Black Other 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,679 mi
Last recorded117,679 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI80,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLZ 2026
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 117,679 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 117,610 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 114,592 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 112,837 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 112,830 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 106,470 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 103,311 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 103,277 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 100,045 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 99,952 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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GLZ 2026 is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Black with a 1,984cc 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 GLZ 2026, 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

How do I check the history of GLZ 2026?

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What year was GLZ 2026 registered?

GLZ 2026 is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is GLZ 2026 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLZ 2026 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.

Does GLZ 2026 have outstanding finance?

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