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743 ACJ

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

105,065 mi
Last recorded105,065 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration743 ACJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 105,065 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 105,065 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 100,519 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 94,133 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 88,756 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 83,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 83,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 78,810 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 78,810 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2019 69,508 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 61,209 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 52,423 miles

n/s wing mirror glass damaged/temporarily secured

Pass 18 Jul 2016 44,680 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 44,680 miles

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

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside front tyre wearing smooth on inner shoulder

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 36,395 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 27,944 miles

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)

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 May 2013 16,596 miles

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)

all tyres slight;y perished

Pass 25 Jun 2012 9,397 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 5,920 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 5,036 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 4,756 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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743 ACJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 743 ACJ, 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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743 ACJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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