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A12 RCD

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

26,242 mi
Last recorded26,242 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 RCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 26,242 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 25,592 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 25,592 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 25,041 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 24,597 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 23,833 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 23,420 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 22,757 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 21,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 21,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 20,234 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 18,326 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 18,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2015 17,003 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 15,535 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 15,535 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2013 14,077 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 12,340 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2012 12,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2011 10,672 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 9,053 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 7,115 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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A12 RCD is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 A12 RCD, 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 A12 RCD registered?

A12 RCD is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 May 2006.

Is A12 RCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 RCD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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