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2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LE06DLX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 162,780 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system side to side rear brake pipe leaking at o/s/r hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification wish bone arm front mounting bolt not secure (bolt far to short) (5.3.3 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear sub frame is corroded
- Offside Rear tyre as low pressure
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower wish bone arm rear bush retaining bolt as been replaced with a nut and bolt non standard/poor repair
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
11 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 162,764 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens is faded (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded steel brake pipe is corroded were running from near side rear to off side rear along axel (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear sub frame is badly corroded
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose is perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses are slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
17 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 162,709 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill outer - front (6.1.1 (c) (i)) 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
- Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill outer - front (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill outer - rear (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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear 'console' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear 'console' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
27 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 146,979 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
20 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 146,731 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 133,830 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake back plate corroded
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
6 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 133,705 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- rear brake back plate corroded
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
4 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 121,929 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
4 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 121,928 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) 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
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
11 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 112,264 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
11 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 112,264 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
21 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,152 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
3 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,842 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 96,842 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 83,090 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted
28 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 83,088 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted
- o/s/r brake binding
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,106 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear brake very slightly binding
- Oil weeping out of offside front lower inter-cooler hose
- Nearside rear shock dust cover in poor condition
3 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,504 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear tyre just started to go out of shape
3 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 68,504 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear tyre just started to go out of shape
10 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,403 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2016 5 Jun 202613 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,528 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 52,528 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,943 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,190 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2013Advisory 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)
26 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,258 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2012 5 Jun 20269 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 21,658 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2011 5 Jun 202619 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 18,189 MI
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LE06DLX was registered on 2006-07-28
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