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PEZ 3279

2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,293 mi
Last recorded124,293 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI80,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEZ 3279
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 124,293 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 116,290 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 116,188 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 111,450 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 105,549 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 105,544 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 95,264 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 84,933 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 78,704 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 78,693 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 78,686 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 78,674 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 69,516 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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PEZ 3279 is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PEZ 3279, 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

How do I check the history of PEZ 3279?

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What year was PEZ 3279 registered?

PEZ 3279 is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is PEZ 3279 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PEZ 3279 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PEZ 3279 have outstanding finance?

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