2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · KU56 ABF
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 98,879 miles. MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,879 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KU56 ABF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 98,879 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.
KU56 ABF MOT History
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 (KU56 ABF) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KU56 ABF Mileage History
- 03/11/202393,204 mi
- 01/11/202496,045 mi+2,841 mi
- 15/11/202496,169 mi+124 mi
- 14/11/202598,877 mi+2,708 mi
- 14/11/202598,879 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,793 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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