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830 HEA

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,488 mi
Last recorded77,488 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration830 HEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 77,488 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 77,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 73,179 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 68,987 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 68,987 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 63,379 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 60,211 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 60,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 56,893 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 56,893 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 52,130 miles

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

damage to n/s lower outer sill

Fail 19 Nov 2019 52,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

damage to n/s lower outer sill

Pass 20 Nov 2018 49,109 miles

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

Nearside Lower damage to lower sill

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 46,673 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)

damage to n/slower sill

Pass 20 Oct 2016 43,550 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 41,532 miles

front tyres worn on edges

lip on rear discs

Pass 21 Aug 2014 38,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil need top up

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 34,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2013 34,112 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 31,086 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 28,217 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 23,191 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 16,371 miles

both front tyres worn close to wear blocks in center of tread.

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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830 HEA is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 85,175 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 830 HEA, 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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830 HEA is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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