2006 Volkswagen Golf · 117,161 MOT tests
2006 Volkswagen Golf reliability
2006 Volkswagen Golfs fail 44.7% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 25 Golf years (117,161 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Golfs: 25.8%)
- 44.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Golfs: 25.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 0% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 122,049
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 117,161
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: about average for its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 5.4% of tests fail here (90% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 67% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Volkswagen Golf
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics21.9%
- Suspension18.2%
- Brakes12.8%
- Body, chassis and structure12.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.7%
- Tyres8.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.74%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 6.25%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.22%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 4.18%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.31%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 3.03%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.6%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.14%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.56%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.36%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.96%) · Headlamp lens has a coating (6.4%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Golf year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Volkswagen Golf reliable?
2006 Volkswagen Golfs fail 44.7% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 25 Golf years (117,161 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Volkswagen Golf MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (6.74% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (6.25% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.22% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Volkswagen Golf have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Volkswagen Golf shows 122,049 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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