BN56 RKF

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)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 21 November 2023
Last recorded mileage
62,356 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 47/100

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 17 MOT tests on record with a 76% pass rate and 62,356 miles. While mileage is consistent, the pattern of neglect and the vehicle's age warrant significant caution.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 11,857 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but the vehicle is 20 years old.

Things to check

  • Recurring brake failures and advisories (2019, 2020, 2022) indicate chronic neglect.
  • Persistent suspension failures and advisories (2019, 2020, 2022) point to ongoing structural issues.
  • Multiple tyre failures and advisories (2019, 2020, 2021) suggest a history of poor maintenance.
  • The vehicle is 20 years old, which compounds age-related wear and tear on components.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 11,857 miles, indicating regular use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating for 2017, suggesting good inherent safety.

Mileage history

Jul 2009: 62,356 mi PASSJul 2010: 89,598 mi PASSJul 2011: 102,965 mi PASSAug 2012: 113,441 mi PASSAug 2013: 123,647 mi PASSAug 2014: 132,205 mi PASSApr 2016: 141,749 mi PASSApr 2017: 148,359 mi FAILApr 2017: 148,362 mi PASSApr 2018: 155,953 mi FAILApr 2018: 155,971 mi PASSApr 2019: 161,192 mi FAILApr 2019: 161,205 mi PASSOct 2020: 172,177 mi FAILOct 2020: 172,188 mi PASSOct 2021: 187,208 mi PASSNov 2022: 200,406 mi PASS200k131k62kJul 2009Nov 2022

MOT test history — 13/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2009 PASS 62,356 mi None recorded
Jul 2010 PASS 89,598 mi None recorded
Jul 2011 PASS 102,965 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Aug 2012 PASS 113,441 mi None recorded
Aug 2013 PASS 123,647 mi None recorded
Aug 2014 PASS 132,205 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED nearside,offside front tyres worn smooth inner edge
Apr 2016 PASS 141,749 mi
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Apr 2017 FAIL 148,359 mi
FAIL Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY both front brake discs have internal corrosion
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2017 PASS 148,362 mi
ADVISORY both front brake discs have internal corrosion
Apr 2018 FAIL 155,953 mi
FAIL Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick almost to metal (3.5.1g)
FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Apr 2018 PASS 155,971 mi None recorded
Apr 2019 FAIL 161,192 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY both front shock absorbers have corrosion to tubing and damp worn seals
ADVISORY both front tyres worn on edges of treads
MAJOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear light working 50%
ADVISORY Offside Rear light working 80%
Apr 2019 PASS 161,205 mi
ADVISORY both front shock absorbers have corrosion to tubing and damp worn seals
ADVISORY both front tyres worn on edges of treads
ADVISORY Nearside Rear light working 50%
ADVISORY Offside Rear light working 80%
Oct 2020 FAIL 172,177 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oct 2020 PASS 172,188 mi None recorded
Oct 2021 PASS 187,208 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nov 2022 PASS 200,406 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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