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A11 LJP

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

63,775 mi
Last recorded63,775 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 LJP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 63,775 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 63,488 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 62,487 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 62,487 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 61,519 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 61,517 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 60,794 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 59,942 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 57,663 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 54,626 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 49,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 45,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 42,225 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 37,213 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 34,080 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 29,161 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 25,032 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 25,032 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 19,403 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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A11 LJP is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A11 LJP, 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 A11 LJP registered?

A11 LJP is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is A11 LJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 LJP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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