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AD06 AMU

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,540 mi
Last recorded112,540 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 112,540 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 112,540 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 110,563 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 107,251 miles

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Engine MIL light on

Wheel trims fitted at the time of test

Fail 22 Apr 2024 107,251 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine MIL light on

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Wheel trims fitted at the time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2023 98,559 miles

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

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Wheel trims fitted at the time of test

Fail 27 Mar 2023 98,559 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Wheel trims fitted at the time of test

Pass 14 Feb 2022 91,337 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 91,337 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 89,658 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 89,658 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 84,469 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 84,469 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 74,527 miles

both headlights only just give a image

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 5 Feb 2018 66,212 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Feb 2018 66,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2017 56,882 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 50,613 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 45,526 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 45,526 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 41,531 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 37,428 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 33,358 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 27,480 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 21,957 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 17,561 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 AMU is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AMU, 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 AMU registered?

AD06 AMU is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 June 2006.

Is AD06 AMU safe to buy?

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