2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AP55 HPZ
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/2006. Recorded mileage 146,934 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Norwich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/12/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08/03/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,934 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1600cc
AP55 HPZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2024
- 146,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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AP55 HPZ Mileage History
- 11/11/2022122,486 mi
- 18/11/2022122,486 mi
- 30/10/2023139,834 mi+17,348 mi
- 31/10/2023139,839 mi+5 mi
- 09/12/2024146,934 mi+7,095 mi
Average of roughly 11,770 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AP55 HPZ 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 (AP55 HPZ) between November 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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