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1766 JN

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,740 mi
Last recorded116,740 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1766 JN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 116,740 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 99,547 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 84,343 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 81,132 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 81,132 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 76,741 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 71,383 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Apr 2019 67,897 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 67,847 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 64,168 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 59,815 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 59,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 54,737 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 49,679 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 43,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 38,355 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 38,355 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 31,065 miles

o/s front inner edge split

traction control warning light on

Pass 30 Mar 2011 22,281 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 12,653 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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1766 JN is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 1766 JN, 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 1766 JN registered?

1766 JN is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is 1766 JN safe to buy?

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