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769 CDU

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

32,677 mi
Last recorded32,677 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration769 CDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 32,677 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 32,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 30,041 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 27,200 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 27,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 24,609 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 22,573 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 20,321 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 17,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front hub corroded

Nearside steering arm and track rod end corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub corroded

Offside steering arm and track rod end corroded

Rear axle corroded

Fail 15 May 2019 17,721 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front hub corroded

Nearside steering arm and track rod end corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub corroded

Offside steering arm and track rod end corroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 17,544 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 16,092 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 14,665 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 14,665 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 13,108 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 11,103 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 8,527 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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769 CDU is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 769 CDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 769 CDU?

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What year was 769 CDU registered?

769 CDU is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is 769 CDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 769 CDU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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