2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AP06 NYM
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Aug 2006. Recorded mileage 197,451 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,451 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP06 NYM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
- 197,451 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP06 NYM 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 (AP06 NYM) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
AP06 NYM Mileage History
- 17/08/2022164,299 mi
- 15/08/2023179,335 mi+15,036 mi
- 09/08/2024193,331 mi+13,996 mi
- 19/08/2025197,451 mi+4,120 mi
Average of roughly 11,028 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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