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X22 FKU

2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Black Other 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,849 mi
Last recorded102,849 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI80,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX22 FKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 102,849 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 100,729 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 100,705 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 100,634 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 93,456 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2021 93,134 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 89,250 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 84,737 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 79,211 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 73,862 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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X22 FKU is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Black with a 1,984cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X22 FKU, 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 X22 FKU?

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What year was X22 FKU registered?

X22 FKU is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 1 June 2006.

Is X22 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X22 FKU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X22 FKU have outstanding finance?

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