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AD06 AJX

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,314 mi
Last recorded151,314 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 AJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 151,314 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 151,300 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 138,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 138,143 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 120,130 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 120,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 109,224 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Dec 2016 109,223 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle and outside (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Dec 2015 93,516 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 77,885 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 63,874 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 61,149 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 55,528 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 48,664 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 40,176 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 31,914 miles

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 AJX is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AJX, 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 AJX registered?

AD06 AJX is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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