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2006 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

59,543 mi
Last recorded59,543 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1060 PL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 59,543 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 58,561 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 56,533 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 55,309 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 52,803 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 49,501 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 46,270 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 43,593 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 39,852 miles

E M L indicates a fault

Pass 23 Nov 2016 36,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing aluminium cup (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing aluminium cup (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 33,916 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 33,916 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 30,413 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 30,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 27,002 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 23,269 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 20,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2010 17,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 13,865 miles

front tyres scrubbed.

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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1060 PL is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 1060 PL, 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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1060 PL is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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