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RKZ 5197

2006 Volkswagen Golf S

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,480 mi
Last recorded155,480 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKZ 5197
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf S
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 155,480 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2026 155,059 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 145,313 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 138,372 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 131,213 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 131,133 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 119,422 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 107,016 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 99,536 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 90,414 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf S?

Based on 7,086 MOT tests across 1,529 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
6,186
Miles/Year
1,529
On UK Roads
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RKZ 5197 is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf S in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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What year was RKZ 5197 registered?

RKZ 5197 is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf S, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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