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2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration AV06GLJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expires 14 Sep 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 164,944 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 158,195 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 158,195 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 151,565 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 144,437 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 134,874 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 134,874 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced door mirror repeater (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
7 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 128,948 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 123,857 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavy on inner edge just meeting MOT standard (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 123,857 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavy on inner edge just meeting MOT standard (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,414 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
15 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 109,837 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear slight brake bind
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
15 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 109,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear slight brake bind
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
4 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 102,546 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2017 11 Jun 20264 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 102,546 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 94,437 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
9 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,329 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
21 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 757,453 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,280 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2013 11 Jun 202623 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,511 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2012 11 Jun 202617 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,183 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2011 11 Jun 202620 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,106 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2010 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AV06GLJ was registered on 2006-03-17
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