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40 KAB

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

225,470 mi
Last recorded225,470 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 KAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 225,470 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 218,663 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 211,079 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 201,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 201,380 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 193,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 193,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 190,165 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 190,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 183,153 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 175,459 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 165,344 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 156,721 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 150,412 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 139,827 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 126,821 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 112,639 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2011 94,543 miles

front tyres wearing close to limit and deteriorated

rear tyres slightly deteriorated/split

Pass 2 Jul 2010 77,461 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 60,541 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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40 KAB is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 85,175 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 40 KAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 40 KAB registered?

40 KAB is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 July 2006.

Is 40 KAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 40 KAB shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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