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AB54 PRB

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,442 mi
Last recorded203,442 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB54 PRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 203,442 miles

DPF bracket bolt missing

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both radius arm front bushes soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 203,442 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

DPF bracket bolt missing

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both radius arm front bushes soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 197,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall cut 225/40/18

exhaust DPF support bracket bolt missing

minor coolant leaks

timing belt cover not clipped on

wastegate actuator pipe not clipped

Fail 11 Oct 2024 197,593 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn DANGEROUS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall cut 225/40/18

exhaust DPF support bracket bolt missing

minor coolant leaks

timing belt cover not clipped on

wastegate actuator pipe not clipped

Pass 3 Oct 2023 178,292 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 168,990 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 166,971 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 166,950 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

all brake discs corroded

Pass 1 May 2019 156,911 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 May 2019 156,911 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 May 2018 149,062 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (o/s and n/s) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear o/s and n/s tyres perishing

eml illuminated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2017 141,769 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 130,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on indicating a fault

Fail 27 Apr 2016 130,080 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on indicating a fault

Pass 29 Apr 2015 119,262 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 110,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 101,695 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 4 Apr 2012 96,614 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 96,614 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

front discs corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 88,960 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 83,662 miles

Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 68,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 68,915 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AB54 PRB is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AB54 PRB, 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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AB54 PRB is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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