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2006 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,645 mi
Last recorded150,645 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration60 UYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 150,645 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 149,491 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 130,066 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 128,781 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 126,373 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Sep 2022 126,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front discs are lipped

both front inner rack ends have slight play

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Sep 2021 120,450 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 115,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 106,906 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 97,973 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

coversills fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2017 85,835 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 76,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre stop light not working

Pass 22 Sep 2015 69,673 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 69,673 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 61,238 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2014 61,238 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 53,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 46,186 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 39,224 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 31,798 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 24,591 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 24,591 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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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60 UYP is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 60 UYP, 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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60 UYP is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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