2006 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · DG56 ENL
2006 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 169,388 miles. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,388 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG56 ENL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2025
- 169,388 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG56 ENL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (DG56 ENL) between September 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2025 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: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). 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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.
DG56 ENL Mileage History
- 14/09/2022150,336 mi
- 04/05/2023157,428 mi+7,092 mi
- 15/05/2024169,175 mi+11,747 mi
- 02/04/2025169,388 mi+213 mi
Average of roughly 7,476 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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