2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · BT55 WND
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 129,007 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2020.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12 Aug 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,007 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT55 WND Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2019
- 129,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT55 WND MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (BT55 WND) between February 2009 and April 2019.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2019 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: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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.
BT55 WND Mileage History
- 17/02/200949,202 mi
- 15/02/201057,854 mi+8,652 mi
- 15/02/201057,854 mi
- 02/11/201062,312 mi+4,458 mi
- 02/11/201062,312 mi
- 23/11/201062,429 mi+117 mi
- 16/11/201171,341 mi+8,912 mi
- 23/10/201280,196 mi+8,855 mi
- 18/11/201389,094 mi+8,898 mi
- 15/11/201497,815 mi+8,721 mi
- 21/11/2015105,203 mi+7,388 mi
- 16/12/2016110,079 mi+4,876 mi
- 12/03/2018114,299 mi+4,220 mi
- 01/04/2019129,007 mi+14,708 mi
Average of roughly 7,888 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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