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AD06 DSZ

2006 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,804 mi
Last recorded152,804 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Golf85,175 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 DSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 152,804 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 141,641 miles

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2022 138,407 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 138,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 128,883 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 128,881 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 112,430 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 112,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 106,848 miles

front headlamps cloudy

osf backing plate of discs corroded

rear bump stops deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 May 2017 100,445 miles

front wishbone rear bushes starting to perish

osf disc backing plate corroded

rear bump stops deteriorated

unable to check nsr seatbelt and security of seat due to cage being fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 94,062 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes perished

both rear shock absorber bump stops split

Pass 20 May 2015 86,125 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 78,478 miles

Front brakes pads 70% worn

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

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

Fail 19 May 2014 78,478 miles

Front brakes pads 70% worn

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 68,854 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 58,647 miles

OSF tyre wearing on inside part of tread

Rear brake discs worn thin

Pass 16 May 2011 47,835 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 37,386 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 37,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 27,896 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 DSZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DSZ, 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 DSZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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