2006 Volkswagen Golf 3.2L Petrol · 32 JCY
2006 Volkswagen Golf (3.2L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 88,529 miles. MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,529 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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32 JCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/08/2026
- 88,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
32 JCY 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 (32 JCY) between April 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
32 JCY Mileage History
- 24/04/202484,060 mi
- 30/04/202587,407 mi+3,347 mi
- 30/04/202587,416 mi+9 mi
- 08/04/202688,493 mi+1,077 mi
- 03/08/202688,529 mi+36 mi
Average of roughly 1,964 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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