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AD06 AKF

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,031 mi
Last recorded101,031 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 101,031 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 101,031 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 91,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 91,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 81,351 miles

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

Nearside Front wing has slight corrosion

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 81,351 miles

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

Nearside Front wing has slight corrosion

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 70,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 70,337 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2021 67,766 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 66,711 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 64,076 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 61,230 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 59,089 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 57,572 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 55,100 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracked in tread

o/s/rear brake bind

Pass 21 Sep 2013 50,755 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 47,749 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 44,196 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 38,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2009 22,981 miles

slight uneven treadwear developing at n/s/r tyre

Fail 2 Oct 2009 22,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight uneven treadwear developing at n/s/r tyre

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 AKF is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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AD06 AKF is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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