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KFZ 7165

2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

135,318 mi
Last recorded135,318 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI80,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFZ 7165
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 135,318 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 131,088 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 128,485 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 125,401 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 123,789 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 123,731 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 121,889 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 113,925 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 106,484 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 98,201 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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KFZ 7165 is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KFZ 7165, 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 KFZ 7165 registered?

KFZ 7165 is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 7 April 2006.

Is KFZ 7165 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFZ 7165 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KFZ 7165 have outstanding finance?

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