BL06 XKS

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
GREY
Engine
1896 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 26 August 2015
Last recorded mileage
72,337 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 55/100

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 9 MOT tests on record with a 56% pass rate and 72,337 miles. While it has a valid MOT now, the high mileage and recurring issues suggest significant upcoming maintenance costs.

The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 19,636 miles per year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000 miles, with a notable 33,262-mile increase between July 2011 and August 2014.

Things to check

  • High annual mileage (19,636 mi/yr) indicates accelerated wear and tear.
  • Multiple tyre failures (2010, 2013) and advisories (2014) suggest chronic maintenance neglect.
  • Suspension arm advisories (2014) and shock absorber leak (2011) point to ongoing structural issues.
  • The 2012 MOT gap, combined with high mileage, raises concerns about its maintenance history.

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle has a current, albeit expired, MOT certificate from August 2014.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering is present in the MOT records.
  • The car has consistently passed retests after initial failures, indicating issues were addressed.
  • The 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating for 2017 is a positive for overall safety features.

Mileage history

Jul 2009: 72,337 mi FAILJul 2009: 72,337 mi PASSJul 2010: 94,944 mi PASSJul 2011: 114,633 mi FAILJul 2011: 114,633 mi PASSJan 2013: 136,742 mi FAILJan 2013: 136,742 mi PASSAug 2014: 170,004 mi FAILAug 2014: 170,004 mi PASS170k121k72kJul 2009Aug 2014

MOT test history — 5/9 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2009 FAIL 72,337 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Jul 2009 PASS 72,337 mi None recorded
Jul 2010 PASS 94,944 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2011 FAIL 114,633 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Jul 2011 PASS 114,633 mi None recorded
Jan 2013 FAIL 136,742 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jan 2013 PASS 136,742 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Aug 2014 FAIL 170,004 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
USER ENTERED damage to nearside of vehicle
Aug 2014 PASS 170,004 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED damage to nearside of vehicle

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL06 XKS, 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.