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A7 TMX

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,253 mi
Last recorded86,253 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 TMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 86,253 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 85,879 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 85,879 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 77,764 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 77,764 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 73,380 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 68,696 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 62,434 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 55,338 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 55,338 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 54,260 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 40,395 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 34,119 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 27,101 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 27,101 miles

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

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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A7 TMX is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 A7 TMX, 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 A7 TMX registered?

A7 TMX is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is A7 TMX safe to buy?

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