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2006 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

78,458 mi
Last recorded78,458 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 SKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 78,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 68,135 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2024 62,357 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2023 59,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 58,391 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2020 56,463 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 54,393 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 54,393 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 53,396 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 51,039 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 48,474 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 46,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2014 44,343 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 42,309 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 40,673 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 37,448 miles

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

cracking in tread o/s/r tyre

front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 17 May 2010 32,312 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 29 May 2009 24,463 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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20 SKP is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 20 SKP, 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 20 SKP registered?

20 SKP is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 June 2006.

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