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Location: Bedford
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This 2006 Volkswagen Golf Diesel Hatchback 1.9 S TDI 3dr [AC] is offered to you directly from Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions who are the original owners from new.
This car has covered 44637 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 RAC report beneath the photos.
The Volkswagen Golf continues to impress, the Golf has 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 is the 1.9 S TDI which produces 105BHP, using a five-speed manual gearbox. It will return approximately 53MPG and is group 6 insurance, 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 too.
Finished in Solid Black with cloth upholstery this Golf comes with front fog lights, front electric windows, steering wheel rake and reach adjustment, Radio CD player, MP3 compatibility, immobiliser, remote central locking, driver, passenger and side airbags.
This car has a full Volkswagen service history, last serviced on the 29/06/09 at 36279 miles. This car has the long life service of every two years or 20,000 miles. The next service is due either in June 2011 or 56,000 miles depending which one comes first.
We have an MOT until March 2011 and two keys.
If you wish to know further information about this vehicle, please use the 'Ask a Question' tab (just above the 'Arrange a Viewing' tab) to the right of this listing to contact us.
The handover agent looking after this vehicle is Chloe.
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Each independent RAC inspection takes around an hour and includes a ramped underside inspection as well as a multi-speed Road test.
be informed – buy safe – be safe
if this car is not as described, you do not have to go through with the sale and your handling fee will be refunded

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) |
Check Points for Road
Test Drive

| VRM: | VK06DKY |
| Make: | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model: | GOLF TDI S |
| Year of manufacture: | 2006 |
| Date of first registration: | 31 Mar 2006 |
| Total previous keepers: | 0 (see note) |
| Date previous keeper acquired vehicle: | N/A |
| Last change of keeper date: | 31 Mar 2006 |
| Date previous keeper disposed of vehicle: | N/A |
| Body: | 3 Door Hatchback |
| Current colour: | BLACK |
| Number of previous colours: | 0 |
| Wheel Plan: | 2 Axle Rigid Body |
| Weight (kg): | 0 |
| Engine size (cc): | 1896 |
| Fuel: | Diesel |
| Transmission: | 5 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.
Carsite provides an indication of the probable annual Vehicle Tax based on this car’s CO2 emissions, age, and the government’s rating as from 1st April 2010.
| 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 - 110 | £20 | £20 | £10 | |
| C | 111 - 120 | £30 | £30 | £20 | |
| D | 121 - 130 | £90 | £90 | £80 | |
| E | 131 - 140 | £110 | £110 | £100 | |
| F | 141 - 150 | £125 | £125 | £115 | 143
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| G | 151 - 165 | £155 | £155 | £145 | |
| H | 166 - 175 | £180 | £180 | £170 | |
| I | 176 - 185 | £200 | £200 | £190 | |
| J | 186 - 200 | £235 | £235 | £225 | |
| K | 201 - 225 | £245 | £245 | £235 | |
| L | 226 - 255 | £425 | £425 | £415 | |
| M | 256 and above | £435 | £435 | £425 |
There are thirteen payment bands, A to M, for cars registered on or after 1 March 2001. Band K includes cars that have a CO2 figure over 225 g/km, but which were first registered before 23 March 2006.
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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 36279 miles in 06/09.