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2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration GL06RLX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1600cc
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- Expires 04 Nov 2026
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 128,128 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2026 25 Jun 202631 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 128,125 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
9 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 127,049 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
9 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 127,049 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
9 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 120,316 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 120,316 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 115,286 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
8 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 115,286 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced N/S AND O/S (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine Coolant Low
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
11 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 111,613 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 R15 Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
11 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 111,613 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 R15 Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
11 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,982 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
3 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 102,942 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
12 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,801 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 99,801 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 94,693 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2019 25 Jun 20262 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,463 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
2 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 88,463 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,726 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2017 25 Jun 202630 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 80,726 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
31 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,688 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2016 25 Jun 202624 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,014 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2015 25 Jun 202622 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 65,013 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
25 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,704 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2014 25 Jun 202625 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 54,704 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
2 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,358 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2013 25 Jun 20264 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 40,814 MI
25 Jun 20264 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,814 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2012 25 Jun 20264 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,590 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2011 25 Jun 20264 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 30,590 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,766 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GL06RLX was registered on 2006-06-28
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