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2006 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · FV56 AAJ

FV56 AAJ

2006 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 141,503 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2006 · Lincoln
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 17 Nov 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
141,503 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

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Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 17 Nov 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2006
Engine
2000cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2006 Volkswagen Golf passed its most recent MOT on 18 November 2025 at 141,503 miles with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend across the supplied history reads as stable with no mechanical advisories or failures on grounds of condition. The record shows two anomalous fails on 14 November 2025 at 141,499 miles and 6 November 2024 at 136,548 miles, yet both entries list no defects recorded, indicating administrative or presentation anomalies at the test centre rather than genuine roadworthiness faults. Mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a twenty-year-old vehicle. The Golf covered 123,793 miles by the 3 October 2023 test, rose to 136,550 miles at the 7 November 2024 pass, and reached 141,503 miles by the November 2025 tests, equating to roughly 7,000 miles per year with no sudden spikes or dormant gaps. The DVSA data itself is sparse and clean, carrying no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions across the three years shown. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the vehicle's age and the absence of any recorded advisories that might otherwise flag emerging rust. The repeated no-defect fails suggest the previous owner maintained basic statutory compliance, though the lack of documented consumable wear such as tyres or wiper blades means in-person checks of those items and of binding calipers or suspension wear remain prudent before purchase.

FV56 AAJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
  • 141,503 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

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! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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FV56 AAJ Mileage History

  1. 03/10/2023123,793 mi
  2. 06/11/2024136,548 mi+12,755 mi
  3. 07/11/2024136,550 mi+2 mi
  4. 14/11/2025141,499 mi+4,949 mi
  5. 18/11/2025141,503 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 8,321 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

FV56 AAJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (FV56 AAJ) between October 2023 and November 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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