2006 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · EF56 AYV
2006 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 190,079 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,079 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF56 AYV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 190,079 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF56 AYV 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 (EF56 AYV) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 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 (18 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
EF56 AYV Mileage History
- 25/04/2024183,191 mi
- 22/04/2025186,767 mi+3,576 mi
- 22/04/2025186,767 mi
- 22/04/2026190,078 mi+3,311 mi
- 22/04/2026190,079 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,459 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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