2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · AU56 JMV
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 121,882 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,882 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AU56 JMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 121,882 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AU56 JMV 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 (AU56 JMV) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Si”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength s”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
AU56 JMV Mileage History
- 07/02/2024119,265 mi
- 07/02/2025121,522 mi+2,257 mi
- 10/02/2025121,522 mi
- 08/04/2026121,882 mi+360 mi
- 22/04/2026121,882 mi
Average of roughly 1,187 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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