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AD06 DHV

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,781 mi
Last recorded99,781 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 DHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 99,781 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front shockabsorber corroded both sides

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 99,781 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front shockabsorber corroded both sides

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 93,992 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 18 May 2023 93,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 88,103 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 82,889 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 77,869 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 77,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 73,360 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 68,792 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 68,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2017 64,268 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 64,268 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 58,984 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 53,150 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 47,419 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 42,264 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 42,264 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2012 36,979 miles

offside rear coil spring fractured at bottom coil but seating correctly and function not impaired

Pass 27 May 2011 30,566 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 24,952 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Jun 2009 19,912 miles

Rear seat belts not tested ( seats laid down )

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 DHV is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DHV, 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 DHV registered?

AD06 DHV is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 June 2006.

Is AD06 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD06 DHV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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