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2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration GL55HAU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 16 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 142,766 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (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
- Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside rear trailing arm bush starting to perish
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- 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))
23 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 129,253 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 129,234 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
9 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 114,442 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2021 16 Jun 20266 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 108,379 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,448 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,027 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2018 16 Jun 202626 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,584 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2017 16 Jun 20261 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,996 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- HEADLAMP LENSES DISCOLOURED
- BONNET SAFETY CATCH SEIZED
1 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,501 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2015 16 Jun 20261 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 67,501 MI
16 Jun 20264 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,269 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2014 16 Jun 202612 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,966 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2013 16 Jun 202615 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,340 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2012 16 Jun 20267 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 44,265 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2011 16 Jun 202627 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,189 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2010 16 Jun 202625 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 40,189 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
20 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,129 MI
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GL55HAU was registered on 2006-01-12
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