2006 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · AP06 CPU
2006 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 177,863 miles. MOT expired on 03 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26 Sept 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,863 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP06 CPU Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2023
- 177,863 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP06 CPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (AP06 CPU) between June 2009 and February 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (20 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 60 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: “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
AP06 CPU Mileage History
- 19/06/200921,030 mi
- 27/07/201045,706 mi+24,676 mi
- 23/07/201161,376 mi+15,670 mi
- 31/07/201283,526 mi+22,150 mi
- 17/09/201393,843 mi+10,317 mi
- 17/09/201393,843 mi
- 11/10/2014102,024 mi+8,181 mi
- 06/10/2015103,954 mi+1,930 mi
- 07/10/2015103,956 mi+2 mi
- 19/08/2016115,676 mi+11,720 mi
- 17/08/2017127,369 mi+11,693 mi
- 17/08/2017127,369 mi
- 07/08/2018130,179 mi+2,810 mi
- 25/06/2019133,380 mi+3,201 mi
- 04/01/2021153,548 mi+20,168 mi
- 04/01/2021153,548 mi
- 14/01/2022165,166 mi+11,618 mi
- 23/01/2023177,820 mi+12,654 mi
- 03/02/2023177,862 mi+42 mi
- 04/02/2023177,863 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 11,508 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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