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L66 JTC

2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,937 mi
Last recorded139,937 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI80,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL66 JTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 139,937 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 136,764 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 136,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 129,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 114,975 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 114,975 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 96,987 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 92,793 miles

Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 89,359 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 76,844 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 69,679 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 60,625 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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L66 JTC is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L66 JTC, 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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What year was L66 JTC registered?

L66 JTC is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 24 April 2006.

Is L66 JTC safe to buy?

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