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AD06 AOX

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,657 mi
Last recorded88,657 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 AOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 88,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 84,818 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 81,990 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 81,989 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 81,008 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 79,875 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 79,875 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 79,213 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 76,493 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 70,872 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 66,307 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 62,070 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn smooth on the inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2016 56,808 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 52,924 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 50,108 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 47,379 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 44,064 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 38,549 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 26,314 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 19,670 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 AOX is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AOX, 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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AD06 AOX is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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