2006 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year
- 2006
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1896 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 17 December 2013
- Last recorded mileage
- 63,884 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 64/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2006 Volkswagen has 5 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 63,884 miles. However, the high mileage and recurring brake advisories warrant a thorough inspection.
The vehicle shows high annual usage averaging 15,568 miles/year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000, with a notable spike in 2012.
Things to check
- High annual mileage (15,568 mi/yr) suggests increased wear and tear.
- Major failure for Nearside Front Shock absorber (Dec 2012) indicates a significant repair.
- Vehicle is currently Untaxed and Not Valid for MOT, requiring immediate checks.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
- Consistent retest history after the single major failure in 2012.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or suspicious mileage drops.
- Euro NCAP rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a safe and reliable vehicle.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 4/5 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | PASS | 63,884 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Nov 2010 | PASS | 80,760 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2011 | PASS | 95,364 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
|
| Dec 2012 | FAIL | 108,146 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) ADVISORY Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) USER ENTERED O/S F TYRE WEARING OUTER EDGE USER ENTERED O/S REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING
|
| Dec 2012 | PASS | 108,469 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) USER ENTERED O/S F TYRE WEARING OUTER EDGE USER ENTERED O/S REAR BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD56 OCC, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.