2006 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · B21 EAG
2006 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 104,029 miles. MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,029 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B21 EAG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 104,029 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B21 EAG 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 (B21 EAG) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 December 2025 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 (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
B21 EAG Mileage History
- 01/12/202389,547 mi
- 08/12/202389,604 mi+57 mi
- 23/12/202498,166 mi+8,562 mi
- 18/12/2025104,029 mi+5,863 mi
- 23/12/2025104,029 mi
Average of roughly 7,022 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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