2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · EF55 XDJ
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 120,540 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2020.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24 Sept 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF55 XDJ Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2019
- 120,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF55 XDJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (EF55 XDJ) between January 2009 and March 2019.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
EF55 XDJ Mileage History
- 15/01/200961,162 mi
- 15/01/200961,162 mi
- 14/01/201074,608 mi+13,446 mi
- 01/04/201078,490 mi+3,882 mi
- 21/03/201182,734 mi+4,244 mi
- 30/04/201287,195 mi+4,461 mi
- 17/04/201390,856 mi+3,661 mi
- 22/04/201493,675 mi+2,819 mi
- 17/04/2015101,985 mi+8,310 mi
- 20/04/2016105,776 mi+3,791 mi
- 22/05/2017111,291 mi+5,515 mi
- 18/04/2018116,302 mi+5,011 mi
- 29/03/2019120,531 mi+4,229 mi
- 31/03/2019120,540 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 5,819 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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