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3 TJK

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,742 mi
Last recorded123,742 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 TJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 123,742 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 118,424 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 114,374 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2022 111,584 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 111,467 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 110,952 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 110,204 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 109,030 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 107,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 98,350 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 98,348 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 92,518 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 79,785 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 71,411 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside wiper blade tornon edge

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2012 71,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside wiper blade tornon edge

outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 61,294 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 49,565 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 37,724 miles

front & rear number plates lettering has carbon look

front wipers starting to leave lines

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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3 TJK is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 3 TJK, 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

How do I check the history of 3 TJK?

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What year was 3 TJK registered?

3 TJK is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 June 2006.

Is 3 TJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 TJK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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