2006 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · EJ56 WMD
2006 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 127,173 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,173 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EJ56 WMD Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2021
- 127,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EJ56 WMD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (EJ56 WMD) between September 2010 and August 2021.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 31 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”.
EJ56 WMD Mileage History
- 27/09/201046,442 mi
- 27/09/201046,442 mi
- 27/09/201154,135 mi+7,693 mi
- 02/10/201262,851 mi+8,716 mi
- 24/10/201371,486 mi+8,635 mi
- 25/10/201371,494 mi+8 mi
- 24/10/201479,333 mi+7,839 mi
- 24/10/201479,333 mi
- 08/10/201583,166 mi+3,833 mi
- 25/11/201696,644 mi+13,478 mi
- 17/08/201799,789 mi+3,145 mi
- 30/07/2018103,163 mi+3,374 mi
- 30/07/2018103,146 mi-17 mi
- 21/08/2019107,676 mi+4,530 mi
- 21/08/2019107,676 mi
- 22/08/2020122,684 mi+15,008 mi
- 22/08/2020122,686 mi+2 mi
- 31/08/2021127,173 mi+4,487 mi
Average of roughly 7,388 miles per year across 18 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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