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A7 KDW

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,002 mi
Last recorded78,002 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 KDW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 78,002 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 71,807 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 71,779 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 68,720 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 68,707 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 65,290 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 65,273 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 63,027 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 62,937 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 61,523 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 60,477 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 60,475 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2018 57,420 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 55,482 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 53,151 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 49,728 miles

Offside Front 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 23 Apr 2014 46,538 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 43,016 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 39,837 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 35,735 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 32,837 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 22,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt not checked due to child seat been fitted.

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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A7 KDW is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 A7 KDW, 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 A7 KDW registered?

A7 KDW is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 2006.

Is A7 KDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 KDW 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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