2006 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · BN56 AEC
2006 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 184,177 miles. MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,177 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN56 AEC Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2026
- 184,177 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN56 AEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (BN56 AEC) between September 2009 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced wing mirror indicator (4.4.3 (a))”.
BN56 AEC Mileage History
- 29/09/200928,980 mi
- 06/10/201033,320 mi+4,340 mi
- 05/10/201137,840 mi+4,520 mi
- 03/10/201245,868 mi+8,028 mi
- 02/10/201358,144 mi+12,276 mi
- 04/10/201358,144 mi
- 26/09/201470,799 mi+12,655 mi
- 30/09/201587,778 mi+16,979 mi
- 28/04/201694,371 mi+6,593 mi
- 28/04/201694,371 mi
- 26/04/2017105,571 mi+11,200 mi
- 21/04/2018112,535 mi+6,964 mi
- 21/03/2019119,682 mi+7,147 mi
- 04/03/2020131,518 mi+11,836 mi
- 26/03/2021135,488 mi+3,970 mi
- 30/03/2021135,511 mi+23 mi
- 02/04/2022138,883 mi+3,372 mi
- 31/03/2023147,807 mi+8,924 mi
- 03/04/2024155,288 mi+7,481 mi
- 29/03/2025162,433 mi+7,145 mi
- 18/04/2026184,177 mi+21,744 mi
Average of roughly 9,378 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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