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TNZ 5037

2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Silver Other 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,675 mi
Last recorded140,675 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI80,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNZ 5037
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2025 140,675 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 138,604 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 138,540 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 134,308 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 130,527 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 127,552 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 127,451 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 125,036 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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TNZ 5037 is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Silver with a 1,984cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TNZ 5037, 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 TNZ 5037?

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What year was TNZ 5037 registered?

TNZ 5037 is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 1 February 2006.

Is TNZ 5037 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNZ 5037 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TNZ 5037 have outstanding finance?

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