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667 FVW

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

136,482 mi
Last recorded136,482 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration667 FVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 136,482 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes plastic sheathing swollen not excessive

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

Various front and rear suspension components are corroded not excessive

Pass 10 Feb 2025 131,951 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 126,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake wear sensor adrift

Nearside Front Suspension strut gaiter loose

Offside Front Suspension strut gaiter loose

Unable to check underside completely due to covers

Fail 20 Feb 2024 126,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake wear sensor adrift

Nearside Front Suspension strut gaiter loose

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension strut gaiter loose

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Unable to check underside completely due to covers

Pass 14 Feb 2023 121,525 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 116,806 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 116,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative ball joint not connected (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides on inner brake face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 112,813 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 110,499 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 110,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 105,733 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 101,163 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 101,163 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2017 96,271 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 91,418 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 91,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 85,591 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 71,982 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 60,036 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 53,476 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 38,837 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 34,431 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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667 FVW is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 667 FVW, 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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667 FVW is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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