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IHZ 5057

2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,659 mi
Last recorded142,659 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI80,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIHZ 5057
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2026 142,659 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 136,600 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 134,208 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 133,188 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 124,926 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2019 108,943 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 94,219 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 94,187 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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IHZ 5057 is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 IHZ 5057, 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 IHZ 5057 registered?

IHZ 5057 is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is IHZ 5057 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IHZ 5057 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does IHZ 5057 have outstanding finance?

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