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383 COX

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,621 mi
Last recorded72,621 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration383 COX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 72,621 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 70,509 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring carrier arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 68,609 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 65,982 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2022 64,127 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge and tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge and tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 64,127 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge and tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge and tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 62,401 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2020 60,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 57,937 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 55,047 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 51,845 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 47,927 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 43,706 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 39,848 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 36,724 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 32,563 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 27,660 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 21,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 21,827 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 16,471 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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383 COX is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 383 COX, 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 383 COX registered?

383 COX is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 March 2006.

Is 383 COX safe to buy?

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