2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AF06 EBC
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Aug 2006. Recorded mileage 180,795 miles. MOT expired on 23 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,795 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF06 EBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/12/2024
- 180,795 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF06 EBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (AF06 EBC) between December 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 December 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
AF06 EBC Mileage History
- 05/12/2022148,016 mi
- 06/12/2022148,016 mi
- 06/12/2023165,214 mi+17,198 mi
- 06/12/2023165,214 mi
- 04/12/2024180,795 mi+15,581 mi
Average of roughly 16,401 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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