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2006 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,709 mi
Last recorded84,709 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1035 KO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 84,709 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 84,708 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine misfire

Pass 4 Mar 2025 81,941 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 80,147 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 78,490 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 76,467 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 74,508 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 73,524 miles

Nearside rear brake disc slightly scored.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre wear on inner tread.

Fail 24 Jan 2020 73,524 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH LAMPS REQUIRE POLISHING (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear brake disc slightly scored.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre wear on inner tread.

Pass 28 Jan 2019 71,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 69,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 69,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 66,880 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 64,656 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 64,656 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 61,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 58,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise rear tyres sidewalls poor condition

Pass 31 Jan 2014 58,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise rear tyres sidewalls poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2013 55,474 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 55,474 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 50,113 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 42,918 miles

BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Pass 19 Mar 2010 35,138 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 26,905 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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1035 KO is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 85,175 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1035 KO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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1035 KO is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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