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2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration DF06EKC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expired 19 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 182,117 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 168,137 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2020 19 Jun 202611 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 168,137 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
11 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 154,667 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2019 19 Jun 20268 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 154,667 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
13 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 144,324 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
12 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 144,324 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
8 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 130,901 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
8 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 130,899 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
12 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 111,972 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 111,972 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
14 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 96,087 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 95,542 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 77,733 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2014 19 Jun 202615 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,743 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2013 19 Jun 202614 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 57,743 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,228 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2012 19 Jun 20265 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,485 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2011 19 Jun 20265 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 45,485 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
16 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,658 MI
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DF06EKC was registered on 2006-07-14
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