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AD06 AAE

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,662 mi
Last recorded77,662 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 AAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 77,662 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 77,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 71,866 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has no tread on inner edge advise changing asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2022 71,856 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has no tread on inner edge advise changing asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 67,556 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively unable to see/inspect inner pad (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 67,544 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively unable to see/inspect inner pad (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 61,074 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 60,993 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective vacuum pipe split limiting operation (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 54,605 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 53,209 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 51,458 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 48,948 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 46,300 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 43,726 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 40,634 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 40,602 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 38,351 miles

ESP warning light on dash staying on

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

nearside rear brake pads seem low

Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,322 miles

ESP warning light staying on

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 33,974 miles

ESP warning light on dash

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 28,220 miles

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

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

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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AD06 AAE is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD06 AAE, 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 AD06 AAE registered?

AD06 AAE is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 August 2006.

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