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11 HEF

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

177,087 mi
Last recorded177,087 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 HEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 177,087 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 172,657 miles

Undertrays fitted at the time of the test

Pass 29 Jan 2024 169,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 169,388 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 163,242 miles

Front Both headlamp lenses slightly discoloured.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 157,218 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 150,541 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 150,361 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 148,788 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 145,972 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 11 Sep 2018 145,972 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 23 Aug 2017 139,115 miles

o/s/f lower suspension arm inner bush worn

o/s/f lower suspension arm inner bush worn

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 23 Aug 2017 139,114 miles

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

n/s/r tyres wearing out of shape

o/s/f lower suspension arm inner bush worn

o/s/f lower suspension arm inner bush worn

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2016 132,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + badly worn out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 132,455 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + badly worn out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 121,995 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 121,995 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 107,801 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 107,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 94,448 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 94,448 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 81,245 miles

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

windscreen damaged not in drivers view

Pass 2 Sep 2011 63,110 miles

engine management light on

nearside front inner constant velocity boot leaking

Pass 27 Aug 2010 47,535 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 33,172 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)

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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11 HEF is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 11 HEF, 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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11 HEF is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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