2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · CL20 KEV
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 158,862 miles. MOT expired on 09 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,862 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CL20 KEV Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2021
- 158,862 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CL20 KEV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (CL20 KEV) between December 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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