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A17 FLF

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,775 mi
Last recorded54,775 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 FLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 54,775 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 54,775 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 49,618 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 49,618 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 45,706 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 44,657 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers are insecure

Fail 30 Jun 2014 44,654 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers are insecure

offside rear brake is lightly binding

Pass 26 Jul 2013 40,025 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2013 40,024 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 35,585 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracked and damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 22 Jul 2011 31,338 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 27,518 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 22,382 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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A17 FLF is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A17 FLF, 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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What year was A17 FLF registered?

A17 FLF is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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