2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · YD56 EXM
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2006. Recorded mileage 98,782 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/07/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18/12/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,782 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1598cc
YD56 EXM Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2018
- 98,782 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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YD56 EXM Mileage History
- 18/08/200936,540 mi
- 27/08/201049,428 mi+12,888 mi
- 05/09/201161,396 mi+11,968 mi
- 08/09/201271,939 mi+10,543 mi
- 23/08/201382,320 mi+10,381 mi
- 23/08/201382,320 mi
- 10/03/201487,727 mi+5,407 mi
- 12/03/201487,727 mi
- 06/03/201588,648 mi+921 mi
- 06/03/201588,648 mi
- 16/06/201690,530 mi+1,882 mi
- 15/07/20179,400 mi-81,130 mi
- 16/07/201898,782 mi+89,382 mi
- 17/07/201898,782 mi
Average of roughly 6,984 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
YD56 EXM 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 (YD56 EXM) between August 2009 and July 2018.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
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