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RLZ 6556

2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,525 mi
Last recorded142,525 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI80,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLZ 6556
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 142,525 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 141,086 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 141,042 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 139,057 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 139,032 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 135,798 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 135,704 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 125,661 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 125,620 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 118,842 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 111,667 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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RLZ 6556 is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 RLZ 6556, 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 RLZ 6556 registered?

RLZ 6556 is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 2 May 2006.

Is RLZ 6556 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLZ 6556 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.

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