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AD06 DHX

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,025 mi
Last recorded152,025 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 DHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 152,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged clasp cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 152,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged clasp cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 146,008 miles

Front abs bar corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2021 139,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all of sill on limit of rust (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 134,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 128,138 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 120,805 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorating.

Passenger front seat belt buckle cover missing.

Fail 23 May 2018 120,805 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Headlamp lenses deteriorating.

Passenger front seat belt buckle cover missing.

Pass 20 May 2017 114,842 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorating.

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Has sign's of brake bind (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front seat belt buckle cover missing.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 110,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear unable to inspect seatbelt as child seat fitted

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower inner (both) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 104,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front and rear number plates worn.

n/s/r seat and seat belt unable to check as child seat in place.

Fail 9 Jun 2015 104,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front and rear number plates worn.

n/s/r seat and seat belt unable to check as child seat in place.

Fail 10 Jun 2014 90,792 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 90,792 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 79,613 miles

could not test o/s/r seat and seat belt as child seat in place.

Pass 31 May 2012 70,572 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 63,904 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 57,797 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2009 49,960 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 DHX is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DHX, 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 DHX registered?

AD06 DHX is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 June 2006.

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