2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · AD06 NKX
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 149,022 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,022 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD06 NKX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 149,022 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD06 NKX 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 (AD06 NKX) between September 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
AD06 NKX Mileage History
- 02/09/2024137,160 mi
- 01/08/2025142,680 mi+5,520 mi
- 01/08/2025142,680 mi
- 30/07/2026149,022 mi+6,342 mi
- 31/07/2026149,022 mi
Average of roughly 6,217 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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