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AD06 BGV

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

135,692 mi
Last recorded135,692 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 BGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 135,692 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 130,362 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 130,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 125,962 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 125,962 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 125,284 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 118,576 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 112,131 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 108,049 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 108,049 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 100,556 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 91,851 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 88,149 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 83,440 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 79,647 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 72,265 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 57,414 miles

Cracking to NSR tyre tread

Cracking to OSR tyre tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 55,265 miles

Both rear tyres perished/ deteriorated. Out of shape.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 44,130 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 33,826 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 20,484 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 11,425 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 BGV is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BGV, 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 BGV is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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