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GY56 OPJ

2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

110,612 mi
Last recorded110,612 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI80,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 OPJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 110,612 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 110,609 miles

Emissions unable to be completed MAJOR EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 108,173 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 108,173 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 105,951 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 103,308 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 103,307 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 95,039 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 88,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2021 88,731 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2020 83,997 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 74,971 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2018 74,971 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2017 67,056 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 59,250 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 59,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 54,494 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 49,771 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 49,737 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 44,963 miles

both front tyres cracking along tread and worn on inner edge

both rear tyres cracking along tread

Pass 20 Sep 2012 40,812 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 36,289 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 30,382 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 24,779 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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GY56 OPJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GY56 OPJ, 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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GY56 OPJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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