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2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration AF06ZHT
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 28 Apr 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 183,555 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 183,529 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 174,008 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
22 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 174,005 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
24 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 173,432 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced full length outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced full length outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
26 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 162,752 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
15 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 162,740 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
27 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 154,851 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
12 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 154,766 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits possible due to exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction multiple items hanging from internal rear view mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust box heat shield loose,
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
18 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 145,550 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test multiple items hanging from rear view mirror . centre of screen ()
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
18 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 145,550 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working door mirror unit. (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test multiple items hanging from rear view mirror . centre of screen ()
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
16 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 139,198 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- damage to o/s door mirror
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 139,198 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- damage to o/s door mirror
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 130,171 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/r15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 130,139 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust section (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust sleeve broken (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Secondary bonnet catch siezed
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/r15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 121,685 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Central exhaust clamp broken
24 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 121,637 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central exhaust clamp broken
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 105,996 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2017 13 Jun 20262 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,602 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2016 13 Jun 20261 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 97,589 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
19 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,512 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2015 13 Jun 202616 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,122 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2014 13 Jun 202623 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,033 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2013 13 Jun 202611 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,520 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2012 13 Jun 20263 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 36,318 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2011 13 Jun 20265 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,533 MI
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AF06ZHT was registered on 2006-03-22
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