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960 OHR

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,611 mi
Last recorded133,611 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration960 OHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 133,611 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 133,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 128,983 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer sill slight damaged

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 123,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens fogged over (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens fogged over (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 118,685 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 118,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 113,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 104,217 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel binding

Pass 4 Dec 2017 94,720 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 84,796 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 84,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 73,221 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 66,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 55,993 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 51,245 miles

front discs are slightly rusty on inner faces

front lower arm bushs are slighlty cracked

nearside rear handbrake caliper lever is just off its stop

nearside rear wheel is slightly distorted

object in drivers view has been removed and put on passenger seat

offside front upper anti roll bar link dust cover is perished

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

screen damage

Fail 26 Apr 2013 51,245 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front discs are slightly rusty on inner faces

front lower arm bushs are slighlty cracked

nearside rear handbrake caliper lever is just off its stop

nearside rear wheel is slightly distorted

object in drivers view has been removed and put on passenger seat

offside front upper anti roll bar link dust cover is perished

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

screen damage

Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,031 miles

chips in screen

slight flat spot on nearside rear tyre

slight roughness from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 27 Apr 2012 45,031 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)

chips in screen

slight flat spot on nearside rear tyre

slight roughness from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Apr 2011 37,629 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 30,016 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 23,032 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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960 OHR is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc 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 960 OHR, 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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960 OHR is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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