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KO06 HGE

2006 Volkswagen Golf TDI

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,120 mi
Last recorded129,120 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 HGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf TDI
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 129,120 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2022 129,116 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective NO PATTERN WHAT SO EVER (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective HAS NO PATTERN WHAT SO EVER (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 119,577 miles

205/55R16

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SHOULDERS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SHOULDERS (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 27 Aug 2021 119,577 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT - 3 BOLTS (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BLADE MISSING (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

205/55R16

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SHOULDERS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SHOULDERS (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 22 Aug 2020 113,925 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 111,554 miles

slight wear on front suspension arms rear bushes

Fail 15 Aug 2019 111,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

slight wear on front suspension arms rear bushes

Pass 10 Aug 2018 106,283 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 106,283 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (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 pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Aug 2017

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 94,037 miles

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 13 Aug 2015 87,840 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 80,748 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 74,429 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 74,428 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 65,685 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 26 Jul 2011 58,695 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 51,773 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 45,419 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf TDI?

Based on 1,291 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
7,065
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8
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KO06 HGE is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf TDI in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KO06 HGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Golf TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KO06 HGE is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf TDI, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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