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AD06 DHY

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,564 mi
Last recorded86,564 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 DHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 86,564 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

all front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2024 85,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front and rear suspension corroded.

Pass 14 Nov 2023 83,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

front and rear suspension corroded.

Fail 13 Nov 2023 83,766 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from joiner to rear flex. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe onto rear flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

Central exhaust clamp broken/rusted.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension corroded.

Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 82,040 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 80,284 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 79,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 76,644 miles

Nearside Front driveshaft gaiter slightly perished around clip, slightly wet.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 75,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside parking brake low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 74,772 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 74,772 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 69,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2016 69,736 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 61,634 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 54,644 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 49,700 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 43,619 miles

Hand brake lever not returning to stop on nearside rear caliper.

Offside front tyre close to limit on inner edge.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 37,331 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 37,331 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 31,205 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 31,205 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 23,876 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 DHY is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD06 DHY registered?

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

Is AD06 DHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD06 DHY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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