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AD06 AKG

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

170,287 mi
Last recorded170,287 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 170,287 miles

front tyres approaching legal limits, rear discs worn/scored, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate.

Pass 24 Mar 2021 157,328 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 157,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged poped on roller brake tester (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 140,703 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 132,037 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 May 2018 122,471 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 112,497 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 May 2016 100,964 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 100,962 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 89,536 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 83,998 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 78,709 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 71,385 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 59,990 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge,still within required limits

Pass 6 Jul 2010 45,746 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 30,742 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 AKG is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AKG, 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 AKG registered?

AD06 AKG is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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