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Summary for 2006 Volkswagen Golf Diesel Hatchback 2.0 GT TDI 170 3dr
This 2006 Volkswagen Golf Diesel Hatchback 2.0 GT TDI 170 3dr is offered to you directly from Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions who are the original owners from new.
This car has covered 32467 miles from new. The full HPI check showed no record of any major accidents, as can be seen (for free) on the clear HPI report. This car also comes with a history, and a valid V5 document. An independent RAC Body and Mechanical inspection has been conducted, for which the full details can be accessed from the left-hand side menu.
The Volkswagen Golf continues to impress, the Golf, as been around a long time now and still sales and desirability show no sign of slowing down. The new car is slightly bigger than its predecessor and rear passengers are the ones to benefit. Access is better and two adults can sit comfortably. In the front the occupants get more head and shoulder room. The boot is also bigger. This car has the 2.0 litre four-cylinder common rail diesel engine which produces 170BHP, using a six-speed manual gearbox, it will return approximately 49MPG, which helps keep-running costs down. The new Golf also scored the maximum five stars in the Euro Ncap crash tests so making it one of the safest cars on the road to.
Finished in metallic Silver with matching cloth sports upholstery, everything on the outside is colour coded and it has a rear roof spoiler. This GT TDI example comes with, air conditioning, 17-inch alloy wheels, electric windows, electric folding wing mirrors, front fog lamps, a radio six CD multichanger and an on board computer. To aid the driver, the seat is height adjustable, both front seats have lumber support adjustment, the steering column is reach and rake adjustable, the steering wheel is multifunctional, it has electric stability control (ESP), rear parking proximity sensors and ABS brakes. The glovebox is also air-conditioned. It has eight airbags, of which the passenger one can be deactivated and you get remote control central locking with alarm and immobiliser.
The new Golf is a top car and improves on what is already regarded as the best hatchback ever. This car has full Volkswagen main dealer service history, is still covered by manufacturers warranty until October 2009 and we have both remote control keys.
The handover agent looking after this vehicle is Nick.
This car is VAT Qualifying. Click here for information on VAT Qualifying cars.
RAC Report
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The RAC have been your ‘expert eyes and ears’, and have inspected this car for you
Each independent RAC inspection takes around an hour and includes a ramped underside inspection as well as a multi-speed Road test.
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‘As described’ Guarantee
if this car is not as described, you do not have to go through with the sale and your handling fee will be refunded
2006 Volkswagen Golf Diesel Hatchback 2.0 GT TDI 170 3dr
- Last Service date:
- 14 Aug 2007
- MOT Status:
- N/A – new car
- Mileage at Last Service:
- 18125
Mechanical inspection report
RAC Fair Wear and Tear / Specification Inspection Report 
- Inspector's name:
- MG
- Date:
- 08 May 2008
- Reg No:
- VN56GKP
- Model:
- GOLF DIESEL HATCHBACK
- Location:
- Bedford
- External Colour:
- SILVER
- Mileage Reading:
- 32467
- Customer:
- Carsite
The following items have been checked by the RAC. Please see Notes below.
| 1 | Body Damage | |
| 2 | Panel condition/paintwork | |
| 3 | Glass | |
| 4 | Interior Condition | |
| 5 | Bumpers and exterior condition | |
| 6 | Interior controls | |
| 7 | Lights | |
| 8 | Heaters/radio/accessories | |
| 9 | Engine/battery | |
| 10 | Wheels, trims, toolkit | |
| 11 | Fluid leaks | |
| 12 | Exhaust | |
| 13 | Brake system | |
| 14 | Keys and locks | |
| 15 | Road test (where applicable) | |
| 16 | Underside check (where applicable) |
Body inspection report
Installed Equipment
- Power Steering
- Anti-lock Brakes
- Automatic Transmission
- Traction Control
- Alarm
- Jack
- Driver's Airbag
- Passenger's Airbag
- Side Airbags
- Handbook
- Service Book
- V5 Present
- Half Leather trim
- Full Leather trim
- CD Player
- CD Multi-changer
- Radio
- Cassette
- Cruise Control
- Satellite-Navigation
- Parking Sensors
- Front Electric Windows
- Rear Electric Windows
- Electric Wing Mirrors
- Electric Seats
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Sunroof
- Trip-Computer
- Alloy Wheels
- Locking Wheel Nuts
- Metallic Paint
- Towbar
- Keys:2
Tyre tread
- Offside front:6.0 mm
- Offside rear:8.0 mm
- Nearside front: 6.0 mm
- Nearside rear: 5.0 mm
- Spare: Space Saver
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- Report made on:07 May 2008
- VRM:VN56GKP
- Make:VOLKSWAGEN
- Model:GOLF GT TDI
- Year of manufacture:2006
- Date of first registration:06 Nov 2006
- Total previous keepers:0 (see note)
- Date previous keeper acquired vehicle:N/A
- Last change of keeper date:06 Nov 2006
- Date previous keeper disposed of vehicle:N/A
- Body:3 Door Hatchback
- Current colour:SILVER
- Number of previous colours:0
- Wheel Plan:2 Axle Rigid Body
- Weight (kg):0
- Engine size (cc):1968
- Fuel:Diesel
- Transmission:6 Speed Manual Diesel
- Date exported:N/A
- Date scrapped:N/A
- Is imported: No
- Is from Northern Ireland: No
Note: 'Total Previous Keepers' refers to the keepers previous to the present. If "0" is shown then the car is still registered to its keeper from new.
The report to the left details the history of this VOLKSWAGEN GOLF.
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- 24% of cars have outstanding finance
- 4% have had a significant insurance claim for theft or damage
- 5% have had mileage discrepancy
- 15% have had a plate transfer
- 1 in 300 is registered as stolen.
*Typical figures based on all trade dealer checks in 2005
Road Tax
Carsite provides an indication of the probable annual road tax duty based on this cars CO2 emissions, age, and the governments rating as from 22nd March 2007.
- Band
- CO2 Emissions [g/km]
- Petrol Car
- Diesel Car
- Alternative Fuel Car
- This car's
emissions level
- A
- 0 - 100
- £0
- £0
- £0
- B
- 101 - 120
- £35
- £35
- £15
- C
- 121 - 150
- £115
- £115
- £95
- D
- 151 - 165
- £140
- £140
- £120
- 160

- E
- 166 - 185
- £165
- £165
- £145
- F
- 185 and above
- £205
- £205
- £190
- G
- 225 and above
- £300
- £300
- £285
There are now seven payment bands, A to G. The highest, band G, was added in the 2006 budget and applies only to cars newly registered after 23 March 2006.
Manufacturer's Spec
Standard Equipment Description Generated by 
- Driver Convenience
- PAS
- Rear wiper
- Service indicator
- Trip computer
- Interior Features
- Folding rear seats
- Front electric windows
- Front head restraints
- Height adjustable drivers seat
- Rear headrests
- Steering wheel rake adjustment
- Steering wheel reach adjustment
- Safety
- 3x3 point rear seat belts
- ABS
- Drivers airbag
- Isofix child seat anchor points
- Passenger airbag
- Side airbags
- Traction control
- Security
- Alarm
- Immobiliser
- Remote central locking
- Exterior Features
- Body coloured bumpers
- Electric door mirrors
- Front fog lights
- Heated door mirrors
Standard Specification Description Generated by 
- Engine & Drive Train
- Engine Layout: FRONT TRANSVERSE
- Camshaft: DOHC
- Engine Capacity (cc): 1968
- Cylinder Layout: IN-LINE
- No. of Valves: 16
- Fuel Delivery: TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Transmission: MANUAL
- Gears: 6 SPEED
- Vehicle Dimensions
- Length (mm): 4204
- Width, including mirrors (mm): 2010
- Performance
- 0 to 62 mph (s): 8.2
- Engine Power (BHP): 170
- Engine Torque (lb/ft): 258
- Top Speed (mph): 137
- Emissions
- CO2 (g/km): 160
- Fuel Consumption
- EC Combined: 46.3
- EC Extra-Urban: 56.5
- EC Urban: 35.8
- General
- Insurance Group: 16
- No. of Seats: 5
CAP maintain a database of equipment options and technical specifications for the vehicles. All of our listings contain this information including engine and performance data.
Note: every care has been taken in compiling these details however, due to model, year and option variation this information can only provide a guide and does not form part of the 'as described' guarantee.
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Comments from Carsite
This car has the normal chips and marks you would expect with a car of this age and mileage. We have photographed the worst areas but please do click and see the inspector's report for more details. The car was last serviced at 18125 miles in 08/07.