2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · R143 EAL
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 23/09/2006. Recorded mileage 164,956 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/12/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,956 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1390cc
R143 EAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2021
- 164,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R143 EAL Mileage History
- 24/10/2018140,477 mi
- 24/10/2018140,477 mi
- 10/12/2019153,912 mi+13,435 mi
- 08/12/2020157,574 mi+3,662 mi
- 08/12/2021164,956 mi+7,382 mi
Average of roughly 7,834 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R143 EAL 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 (R143 EAL) between October 2018 and December 2021.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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