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A5 VMS

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,955 mi
Last recorded76,955 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 VMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 76,955 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 75,835 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 74,468 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 73,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 71,990 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2021 70,849 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 70,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 69,462 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 67,818 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 65,927 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 65,926 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 63,776 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 63,776 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2016 60,779 miles

covers fitted

front lower arm inner bushes splitting

Fail 24 May 2016 60,779 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

covers fitted

front lower arm inner bushes splitting

Pass 29 May 2015 55,949 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 51,021 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 46,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 42,280 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 36,704 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 28,581 miles

rear number plate starting to deterioate

stone chip in front number plate

Pass 7 May 2009 20,980 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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A5 VMS is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A5 VMS, 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 A5 VMS registered?

A5 VMS is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 May 2006.

Is A5 VMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 VMS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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