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2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration WM06CFA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 27 Mar 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 120,818 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S/R/ O/S/R/ (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front HEADLAMP LOOSE
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
18 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 120,734 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
14 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 116,409 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
14 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 116,409 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
5 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 114,368 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
4 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 114,363 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
5 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 107,771 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
5 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 107,768 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
9 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 104,057 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
8 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,130 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
7 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 100,130 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
6 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,981 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 92,975 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
10 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,451 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2018 5 Jul 202622 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,132 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
22 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 81,131 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
11 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,507 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2016 5 Jul 202610 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 72,507 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,923 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
22 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,171 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2014 5 Jul 202622 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 58,171 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
10 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,995 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2013 5 Jul 20265 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,328 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2012 5 Jul 20265 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 38,326 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,688 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 20,629 MI
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WM06CFA was registered on 2006-08-09
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