2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · D17 CAP
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 119,451 miles. MOT expired on 25 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,451 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D17 CAP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2024
- 119,451 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D17 CAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (D17 CAP) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))”.
D17 CAP Mileage History
- 25/04/2022116,927 mi
- 21/04/2023118,840 mi+1,913 mi
- 21/04/202311,840 mi-107,000 mi
- 24/04/2024119,451 mi+107,611 mi
Average of roughly 1,263 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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