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AA06 WES

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,586 mi
Last recorded54,586 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA06 WES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 54,586 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 52,938 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 49,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut 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 Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 49,460 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 49,166 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 48,698 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 46,435 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 46,434 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 44,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material union in front of rear axle on nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 43,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 43,007 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 41,486 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 39,279 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 36,398 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 36,398 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 33,827 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 30,719 miles

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2012 27,394 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 24,244 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 20,727 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 16,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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AA06 WES is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AA06 WES, 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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AA06 WES is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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