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89 EYE

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,380 mi
Last recorded88,380 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration89 EYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 88,380 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 88,130 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 87,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 86,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 85,742 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 85,688 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 85,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 84,590 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 83,861 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 78,830 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 71,446 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 63,963 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 53,206 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 45,276 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 44,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 35,981 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 27,617 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 18,858 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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89 EYE is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 89 EYE, 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

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What year was 89 EYE registered?

89 EYE is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 March 2006.

Is 89 EYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 89 EYE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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