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OV06BXW
2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration OV06BXW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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83 Total Defects Recorded
18 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 161,918 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge, close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Driveshaft insecure in c.v.joint (6.1.7 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 161,912 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Driveshaft insecure in c.v.joint (6.1.7 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge, close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker ()
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 153,029 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2025 29 Jun 20267 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 150,786 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn smooth, replace a.s.a.p. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
7 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 150,782 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) 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 Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn smooth, replace a.s.a.p. (5.2.3 (e))
8 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 148,110 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 148,107 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear 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
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 145,125 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 145,125 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside 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 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)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 143,129 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2021 29 Jun 202631 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 141,389 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2020 29 Jun 202631 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 141,389 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
18 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 130,874 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2019 29 Jun 202617 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 130,873 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
26 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 116,956 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge
- offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge
1 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,901 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2017 29 Jun 20261 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 104,901 MI
29 Jun 202614 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,310 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2016 29 Jun 202614 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 88,310 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,069 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2015 29 Jun 20269 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,096 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2014 29 Jun 20264 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 56,625 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2013 29 Jun 202631 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,479 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2012 29 Jun 202612 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,506 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2011 29 Jun 20266 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,073 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2010 29 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!
OV06BXW was registered on 2006-04-27
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