2006 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · AX04 AVA
2006 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 192,864 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,864 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AX04 AVA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 192,864 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX04 AVA 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 (AX04 AVA) between March 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 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: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Front Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”.
AX04 AVA Mileage History
- 31/03/2022151,188 mi
- 16/06/2022151,223 mi+35 mi
- 17/06/2024172,303 mi+21,080 mi
- 06/10/2025192,864 mi+20,561 mi
Average of roughly 11,847 miles per year across 4 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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