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45 FDV

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

100,849 mi
Last recorded100,849 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration45 FDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 100,849 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 95,446 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 95,444 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 90,777 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 90,776 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2022 86,382 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 86,382 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 79,232 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 75,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 71,123 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 64,127 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 57,918 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2017 57,918 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 52,170 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 46,281 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 40,930 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 34,679 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 29,039 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 23,309 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 20,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 16,753 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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45 FDV is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 45 FDV, 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 45 FDV registered?

45 FDV is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is 45 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 45 FDV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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