2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · BT55 UEC
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 75,718 miles. MOT valid until 08 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,718 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT55 UEC Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/11/2025
- 75,718 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT55 UEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (BT55 UEC) between December 2008 and November 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 09 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
BT55 UEC Mileage History
- 16/12/200828,016 mi
- 16/12/200828,019 mi+3 mi
- 31/03/200930,003 mi+1,984 mi
- 25/03/201032,183 mi+2,180 mi
- 29/03/201133,887 mi+1,704 mi
- 22/03/201238,373 mi+4,486 mi
- 22/03/201238,373 mi
- 25/03/201345,752 mi+7,379 mi
- 25/03/201345,752 mi
- 25/03/201447,386 mi+1,634 mi
- 25/03/201548,534 mi+1,148 mi
- 26/03/201548,534 mi
- 31/03/201649,514 mi+980 mi
- 23/03/201754,284 mi+4,770 mi
- 23/03/201754,284 mi
- 12/04/201860,671 mi+6,387 mi
- 09/04/201964,541 mi+3,870 mi
- 24/07/202067,853 mi+3,312 mi
- 13/10/202170,143 mi+2,290 mi
- 13/10/202170,145 mi+2 mi
- 05/10/202271,878 mi+1,733 mi
- 10/10/202373,164 mi+1,286 mi
- 25/10/202474,498 mi+1,334 mi
- 09/11/202575,718 mi+1,220 mi
Average of roughly 2,823 miles per year across 24 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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