2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · BF56 XAA
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 88,912 miles. MOT valid until 06 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,912 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BF56 XAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 88,912 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BF56 XAA Mileage History
- 20/08/202485,184 mi
- 20/08/202485,187 mi+3 mi
- 02/09/202586,951 mi+1,764 mi
- 17/08/202688,910 mi+1,959 mi
- 17/08/202688,912 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,872 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BF56 XAA 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 (BF56 XAA) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 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 (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre/rear exhaust section (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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