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2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SC55LPF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 15 Jan 2027
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 180,307 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion to underside
- Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
9 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 175,811 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- corrosion to body
8 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 171,342 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion to front wheel arches
- Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
12 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 165,360 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing sleeve adrift (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
12 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 165,360 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing sleeve adrift (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
12 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 165,360 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s sleeves adrift (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 157,639 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive n/s and o/s sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear n/s and o/s shock sleeves adrift
- Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 150,765 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged slight buldge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- slight corrosion on rear coil springs
- n/s and o/s sill bottoms damaged
- n/s and o/s rear shock absorber bump / sleeves adrift
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 143,651 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak Suspect radiator ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 143,651 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Coolant leak Suspect radiator ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
7 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 136,971 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Driveshaft gaitor slight split but preventing the ingress of dirt
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 136,968 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Driveshaft gaitor slight split but preventing the ingress of dirt
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 127,423 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front FRONT OFFSIDE PLASTIC INNER ARCH LOOSE
- Nearside Front NEARSIDE FRONT HAS PLAY IN INNER RACK END
3 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 127,422 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick RAER BRAKE PADS METAL TO METAL (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS METAL TO METAL (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front FRONT OFFSIDE PLASTIC INNER ARCH LOOSE
- Nearside Front NEARSIDE FRONT HAS PLAY IN INNER RACK END
7 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 122,158 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 115,934 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2017 12 Jun 202622 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 105,613 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2016 12 Jun 202624 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,360 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 94,257 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,025 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
19 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 84,025 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
24 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,154 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2013 12 Jun 202618 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,378 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 71,378 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,831 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
25 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,335 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2011 12 Jun 202623 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,716 MI
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SC55LPF was registered on 2006-01-31
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