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XEZ 9228

2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Black Other 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,738 mi
Last recorded130,738 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI80,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEZ 9228
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 130,738 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 119,975 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 117,874 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 112,848 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 108,709 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 105,131 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 104,981 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 102,748 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 101,878 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 92,728 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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XEZ 9228 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 80%.

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 XEZ 9228, 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

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What year was XEZ 9228 registered?

XEZ 9228 is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 17 May 2006.

Is XEZ 9228 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEZ 9228 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XEZ 9228 have outstanding finance?

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