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HIG 2210

2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,361 mi
Last recorded112,361 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI92,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 2210
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 112,361 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2026 112,314 miles
Pass 1 May 2022 106,319 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 101,714 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 101,409 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 89,292 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 84,566 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 84,510 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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HIG 2210 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 92,274 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 HIG 2210, 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 21 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 HIG 2210 registered?

HIG 2210 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is HIG 2210 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIG 2210 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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