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NJZ 3286

2007 Volkswagen Golf GTI

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

209,786 mi
Last recorded209,786 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJZ 3286
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 209,786 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 209,496 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 195,907 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 195,690 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 183,824 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 183,581 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 170,233 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 170,190 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 159,064 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 158,939 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 137,640 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 137,537 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 123,607 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 110,015 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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NJZ 3286 is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf GTI in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NJZ 3286, 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 19 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 NJZ 3286 registered?

NJZ 3286 is a 2007 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 9 May 2007.

Is NJZ 3286 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJZ 3286 shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NJZ 3286 have outstanding finance?

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