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A13 FGG

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

130,176 mi
Last recorded130,176 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 FGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 130,176 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside . (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 126,694 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 124,006 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 121,589 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 118,620 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 118,609 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 116,606 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 114,655 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 111,727 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 108,562 miles

Engine cover and under trays not allowing full inspection.

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 106,608 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 103,625 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 103,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 97,098 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 84,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs

Pass 4 Dec 2012 70,817 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 56,501 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 42,519 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 29,195 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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A13 FGG is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 A13 FGG, 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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A13 FGG is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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