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AD06 BKD

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

135,530 mi
Last recorded135,530 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 BKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 135,530 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 130,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road Wheel has a welded repair

Pass 6 Oct 2023 123,391 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road Wheel has a repair

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 115,914 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 111,607 miles

Driver's door not unlocking with remote key fob

superficial corrosion to vehicle body panels (wheel arches, boot)

Pass 30 Oct 2020 109,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread subbed off inside edge and misshaped causing road noise. Recommend new tyre fitted A.S.A.P (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread subbed off inside edge and misshaped causing road noise. Recommend new tyre fitted A.S.A.P (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 103,989 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 103,988 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 98,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 90,509 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 90,509 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust sleeve corroded off (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 86,098 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Stepped On Inside Edge

Rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 4 Nov 2015 79,283 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface of disc pitted (3.5.1i)

exhaust clamp slightly corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2015 79,283 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface of disc pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' satnav (8.3.1e)

exhaust clamp slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2014 71,644 miles

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

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

rear tyres inner edges stepped

Pass 20 Nov 2013 63,080 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 63,080 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 57,807 miles

Electronic Stability Control Warning light illuminated indicating fault in system.

Fail 20 Nov 2012 57,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Electronic Stability Control Warning light illuminated indicating fault in system.

Rear tyres tread stepped and wearing unevenly,indicating possible wheel alignment out of adjustment.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 52,511 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 52,511 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 37,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,185 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 28,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 BKD is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BKD, 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 BKD is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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