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AD06 BNK

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,591 mi
Last recorded105,591 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 BNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 105,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle and components corroded.

underbody covers fitted.

Pass 27 May 2021 103,018 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 100,807 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated stiff (3.1 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 94,931 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 86,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 78,988 miles

FRONT TYRES / Abnormal wear on 1/4 of tread.

Fail 26 Sep 2017 78,987 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FRONT TYRES / Abnormal wear on 1/4 of tread.

Rear wheel bearings not checked due to brakes binding.

Pass 28 Sep 2016 73,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

both console bushes perished

both front tyres heavely perished and cracked

both rear bump stops perished

front wipers smearing

nearside mirror repeater unit cracked

offside wiper blade sitting on lower windscreen trim (adjustment required)

various small cuts in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2016 73,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure mirror glass (8.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

both console bushes perished

both front tyres heavely perished and cracked

both rear bump stops perished

front wipers smearing

nearside mirror repeater unit cracked

offside wiper blade sitting on lower windscreen trim (adjustment required)

various small cuts in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2015 66,585 miles

Treads perished on both front tyres.

Pass 1 Oct 2014 59,248 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 52,061 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,520 miles

near side rear and off side rear tyres are perishing plus both have cuts in them.

parking permit in swept area

Pass 26 Sep 2011 39,352 miles

Near side front tyre tread perished and cracked, worn down to 3mm and has some small cuts in tread

Near side rear tyre tread perished and cracked and has small cuts in tread

Off side front tyre tread perished and cracked, worn down to 3mm and lower on inner edge

Off side rear tyre tread perished and cracked and has small cuts in tread

Pass 24 Sep 2010 34,436 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear discs slightly scored

Windscreen scratched

Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,324 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 BNK is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 BNK, 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 BNK is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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