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AD06 DSE

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,674 mi
Last recorded145,674 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 DSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2021 145,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2020 141,884 miles

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

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

both outer sills corroded

general underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2020 141,884 miles

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

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2019 137,361 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2018 132,844 miles

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

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))

offside front outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2017 128,251 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 122,411 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 122,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 112,634 miles

bottom wishbone rear bushes perished

discs corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2015 112,634 miles

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

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

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

bottom wishbone rear bushes perished

discs corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2014 98,162 miles

Front head lights faded

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear bump stops perished

Pass 12 Aug 2013 86,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres perishing.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 75,240 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 61,981 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 47,570 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 47,570 miles

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

Front discs corroded on inner surface

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 33,347 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 DSE is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DSE, 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 DSE is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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