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127 WRE

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

38,252 mi
Last recorded38,252 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration127 WRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 38,252 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 38,002 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 37,046 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 37,023 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 36,422 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 36,251 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 35,501 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 35,497 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2017 33,326 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 29,473 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 24,408 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 20,893 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 20,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 18,285 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 15,692 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 13,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 13,580 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 11,958 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 8,935 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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127 WRE is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 127 WRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 127 WRE registered?

127 WRE is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is 127 WRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 127 WRE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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