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VU06 UBG

2006 MG Tf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

15,569 mi
Last recorded15,569 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 MG Tf37,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 UBG
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 15,569 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 15,518 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 15,389 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 15,346 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 brake flexi ends (Ferrell's) heavily corroded and front to rear metal pipes and also rear metal pipes both sides are all slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides heavily corroded and pitted, (poor condition!) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Lower Wishbones both sides severely corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides heavily corroded and pitted, (poor condition!) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear of inner sills and inner sills all the way along both sides are heavily corroded as is generally the whole underside of the vehicle. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 15,297 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both but pads 7mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both but pads are good 10 mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 15,264 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 15,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 15,017 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 14,915 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 14,527 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 12,910 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 11,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 11,986 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 10,860 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 10,177 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 6,817 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 5,514 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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VU06 UBG is a 2006 MG Tf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2006 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 37,182 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU06 UBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU06 UBG registered?

VU06 UBG is a 2006 MG Tf, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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