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A18 DBC

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,292 mi
Last recorded108,292 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 DBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 108,292 miles

Central Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 107,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Beam axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 22 Aug 2023 106,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 105,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 104,801 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 103,346 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 101,778 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses. Output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 99,840 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 96,447 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has perishing cracks within treads

Offside tyre has perishing cracks within treads

Pass 17 Aug 2016 92,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing cracks within treads (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 89,024 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 82,509 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 74,095 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 65,811 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 56,373 miles

under trims covering brake pipes

Pass 20 Aug 2010 46,840 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 36,369 miles

all tyres perishing/cracking between tread

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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A18 DBC is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A18 DBC, 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 A18 DBC registered?

A18 DBC is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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