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A14 DBB

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests27 (25 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.6%

Mileage

76,555 mi
Last recorded76,555 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 DBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

25 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 76,555 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2026 76,555 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2026 77,843 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 73,111 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Jan 2025 69,957 miles

Front cornering lamp malfunction but all mot required lights are working correctly at time of test

Pass 8 Apr 2024 69,855 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 60,390 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 68,382 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 51,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 66,871 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 42,805 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 65,212 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 33,810 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 63,666 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 26,858 miles

osf tyre slightly feathering

Pass 12 Apr 2019 62,304 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 62,304 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 60,642 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 59,047 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 57,969 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 54,346 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 51,422 miles

Rear tyres have different ratings shown on side wall.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 48,938 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 46,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 42,892 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 37,523 miles

screen cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2009 32,666 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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A14 DBB is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.6%.

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 A14 DBB, 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 A14 DBB registered?

A14 DBB is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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