2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · AF56 RKX
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 222,783 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 222,783 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF56 RKX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/09/2023
- 222,783 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 24 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF56 RKX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (AF56 RKX) between June 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense also deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
AF56 RKX Mileage History
- 27/06/2022515,352 mi
- 27/06/2022215,352 mi-300,000 mi
- 09/09/2023222,783 mi+7,431 mi
Average of roughly -243,534 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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