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A3 GTB

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

52,520 mi
Last recorded52,520 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 GTB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 52,520 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 51,669 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 50,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 49,372 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 48,170 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 46,980 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 45,920 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 44,529 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 44,529 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 41,892 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 37,226 miles

child seat fitted cant check rear seat belt

Pass 15 Aug 2016 33,903 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 30,303 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 26,920 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 22,640 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 18,773 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 23 Aug 2011 15,477 miles

front tyres worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2010 12,326 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 8,694 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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A3 GTB 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 94.7%.

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 A3 GTB, 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 A3 GTB registered?

A3 GTB is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is A3 GTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 GTB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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