2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AD06 OSW
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 122,367 miles. MOT valid until 05 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,367 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD06 OSW Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 122,367 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD06 OSW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (AD06 OSW) between July 2009 and September 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
AD06 OSW Mileage History
- 07/07/200919,447 mi
- 07/07/200919,447 mi
- 12/07/201021,770 mi+2,323 mi
- 14/07/201123,621 mi+1,851 mi
- 14/07/201123,621 mi
- 27/06/201226,258 mi+2,637 mi
- 21/06/201328,433 mi+2,175 mi
- 24/06/201431,480 mi+3,047 mi
- 08/07/201533,422 mi+1,942 mi
- 11/07/201533,431 mi+9 mi
- 02/07/201637,046 mi+3,615 mi
- 10/07/201747,205 mi+10,159 mi
- 03/09/201860,648 mi+13,443 mi
- 03/09/201860,652 mi+4 mi
- 03/09/201969,012 mi+8,360 mi
- 04/09/201969,012 mi
- 04/09/202074,997 mi+5,985 mi
- 21/09/202075,060 mi+63 mi
- 06/10/202178,283 mi+3,223 mi
- 15/11/202178,348 mi+65 mi
- 03/11/202281,241 mi+2,893 mi
- 04/11/202281,241 mi
- 22/09/202387,903 mi+6,662 mi
- 29/09/202387,904 mi+1 mi
- 20/09/202497,734 mi+9,830 mi
- 24/09/202497,734 mi
- 07/10/2025107,530 mi+9,796 mi
- 17/09/2026122,367 mi+14,837 mi
- 17/09/2026122,367 mi
Average of roughly 5,985 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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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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