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181 FYY

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

109,839 mi
Last recorded109,839 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration181 FYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 109,839 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 103,651 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 96,883 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 92,672 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 88,459 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 84,709 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 82,108 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 80,235 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 73,599 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2018 73,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged

Offside Front Headlight beam on lower limits

Pass 18 Apr 2016 49,941 miles

lip on rear discs

slight lip on front discs

Pass 28 Apr 2015 45,878 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 43,063 miles

front tyres worn on edge

slight lip on front brake discs

Fail 1 May 2014 43,063 miles

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

front tyres worn on edge

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 26 Apr 2013 39,147 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 35,688 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 29,511 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges,need watching.

o/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge.needs watching.

Fail 28 Apr 2011 29,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres bald on inner edges,need watching.

o/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge.needs watching.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 23,260 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 18,206 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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181 FYY is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 181 FYY, 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 181 FYY registered?

181 FYY is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 May 2006.

Is 181 FYY safe to buy?

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