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2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration OV56ZXK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 04 Jul 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 176,259 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
16 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 166,633 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2025 4 Jul 202614 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 166,633 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
15 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 158,232 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2024 4 Jul 202611 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 149,793 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- rear brakes low
11 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 149,793 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brakes low
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 140,799 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2022 4 Jul 202629 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 140,799 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
8 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 132,849 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2021 4 Jul 202611 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 132,351 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front trim insecure
16 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 120,753 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2019 4 Jul 202611 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 107,529 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres close tom limit
7 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 93,234 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2017 4 Jul 202621 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,662 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2016 4 Jul 202630 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,051 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2015 4 Jul 202630 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 72,051 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
24 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,990 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2014 4 Jul 202624 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 63,990 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
15 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,732 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2013 4 Jul 202628 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,242 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2012 4 Jul 202630 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,363 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2011 4 Jul 202626 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,517 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2010 4 Jul 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!
OV56ZXK was registered on 2006-11-14
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