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AD06 AHC

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

105,062 mi
Last recorded105,062 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 AHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 105,062 miles

Nearside Front Bumper sticking out

Offside Rear Bumper sticking out

Fail 20 Dec 2017 105,062 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Bumper sticking out

Offside Rear Bumper sticking out

Pass 23 Dec 2016 94,560 miles

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

Offside Front 195/65/15 tyre clearly has a worrying sidewall/tread plate wear issue on the inside edge.

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

Rear bumper projecting a soft edge which at speed could plausibly injure an individual

Fail 23 Dec 2016 94,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front 195/65/15 tyre clearly has a worrying sidewall/tread plate wear issue on the inside edge.

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

Rear bumper projecting a soft edge which at speed could plausibly injure an individual

Pass 16 Sep 2015 87,627 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 87,618 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 84,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2015 84,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 78,460 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 78,395 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 70,605 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 70,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 59,577 miles

front discs slightly lipped

rear discs scord

Fail 19 Aug 2011 59,572 miles

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

front discs slightly lipped

rear discs scord

Fail 16 Aug 2010 49,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake discs wearing thin

offside rear bumper insecured

Pass 16 Aug 2010 49,453 miles

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

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

front brake discs wearing thin

offside rear bumper insecured

Pass 26 Aug 2009 42,111 miles

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

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 AHC is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AD06 AHC, 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 AHC registered?

AD06 AHC is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is AD06 AHC safe to buy?

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