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KJZ 8311

2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Black Other 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,064 mi
Last recorded124,064 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI80,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJZ 8311
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 124,064 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 124,058 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2025 124,034 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 123,707 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 122,183 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 116,698 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 114,981 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 114,900 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 101,896 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 101,868 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 96,118 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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KJZ 8311 is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Black with a 2,000cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KJZ 8311, 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 KJZ 8311 registered?

KJZ 8311 is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is KJZ 8311 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJZ 8311 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KJZ 8311 have outstanding finance?

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