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2006 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,919 mi
Last recorded94,919 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration10 PT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 94,919 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 94,898 miles

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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust bracket heavily corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2021 93,823 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 92,012 miles

Rear suspension corroded

exhaust slight blow

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 7 Jun 2019 88,232 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 20 Jun 2018 84,386 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 8 Jun 2017 78,994 miles

under trays and engine cover fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 73,971 miles

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Pass 29 May 2015 67,681 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 61,649 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 55,052 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 49,010 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 49,010 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 May 2011 42,535 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 42,535 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 36,539 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 30,174 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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10 PT is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 10 PT, 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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What year was 10 PT registered?

10 PT is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 June 2006.

Is 10 PT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 10 PT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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