2006 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · BT55 OVZ
2006 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 145,443 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,443 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT55 OVZ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2025
- 145,443 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT55 OVZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (BT55 OVZ) between December 2008 and January 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))”.
BT55 OVZ Mileage History
- 23/12/200836,024 mi
- 23/12/200836,024 mi
- 04/02/201046,698 mi+10,674 mi
- 28/01/201157,304 mi+10,606 mi
- 28/01/201157,304 mi
- 24/01/201267,811 mi+10,507 mi
- 25/01/201378,203 mi+10,392 mi
- 07/03/201481,905 mi+3,702 mi
- 06/03/201584,871 mi+2,966 mi
- 03/03/201687,905 mi+3,034 mi
- 23/03/201792,641 mi+4,736 mi
- 21/03/2018100,195 mi+7,554 mi
- 14/01/2019103,320 mi+3,125 mi
- 17/01/2019103,320 mi
- 07/12/2019110,753 mi+7,433 mi
- 07/11/2020114,460 mi+3,707 mi
- 16/12/2021120,506 mi+6,046 mi
- 22/12/2021120,936 mi+430 mi
- 24/11/2022133,694 mi+12,758 mi
- 26/11/2022133,694 mi
- 05/01/2024137,417 mi+3,723 mi
- 17/01/2025145,443 mi+8,026 mi
Average of roughly 6,809 miles per year across 22 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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