2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AF06 YTS
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 139,725 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,725 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
AF06 YTS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2026
- 139,725 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF06 YTS 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 (AF06 YTS) between December 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 January 2026 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
AF06 YTS Mileage History
- 30/12/2022124,270 mi
- 19/12/2023130,675 mi+6,405 mi
- 20/12/2024136,058 mi+5,383 mi
- 22/12/2025139,719 mi+3,661 mi
- 17/01/2026139,725 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 5,068 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (AF06 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as AF06YTS.
BMW
X5 XDRIVE 35D MSPORT 7S A
LDV
MAXUS
CHRYSLER-JEEP
COMMANDER
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
FORD
FIESTA TITANIUM 90 TDCI
MERCEDES-BENZ
SLK
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER SPORT
AUDI
A4
FORD
FIESTA
BMW
3 SERIES
VOLKSWAGEN
FOX
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2006 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.