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447 BFR

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1272cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,625 mi
Last recorded115,625 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration447 BFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,272cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 115,625 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2020 115,625 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2019 115,563 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2018 115,276 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 112,856 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside front tyre tread getting low

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2016 112,594 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 111,083 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 110,741 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 102,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 102,666 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 93,753 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 78,788 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 63,439 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 41,604 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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447 BFR is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,272cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 447 BFR, 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 447 BFR registered?

447 BFR is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 January 2006.

Is 447 BFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 447 BFR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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