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A4 WOT

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,914 mi
Last recorded108,914 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 WOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 108,914 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 106,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 108,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Wipers streaky

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 107,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 105,558 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 105,557 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 104,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush badly perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 104,038 miles

Both headlights faded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 102,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 102,730 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 99,768 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 95,619 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 90,516 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 90,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 87,413 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 84,214 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 80,909 miles

All tyres are perished, and nearside front close to the legal limit

Pass 23 Oct 2012 77,975 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 75,156 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 72,182 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 69,129 miles

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

handbrake light on

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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A4 WOT is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel 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 A4 WOT, 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 A4 WOT registered?

A4 WOT is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is A4 WOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 WOT shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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