2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · FD56 GWE
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 198,700 miles. MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,700 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD56 GWE Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2026
- 198,700 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD56 GWE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (FD56 GWE) between November 2009 and March 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 14 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (23 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
FD56 GWE Mileage History
- 17/11/200960,796 mi
- 25/10/201079,489 mi+18,693 mi
- 26/10/201079,491 mi+2 mi
- 04/08/201189,037 mi+9,546 mi
- 05/08/201189,037 mi
- 14/08/201296,805 mi+7,768 mi
- 03/08/2013104,020 mi+7,215 mi
- 26/01/2015115,421 mi+11,401 mi
- 26/01/2015115,421 mi
- 26/01/2016119,593 mi+4,172 mi
- 27/01/2016119,593 mi
- 27/01/2017124,855 mi+5,262 mi
- 30/01/2017124,857 mi+2 mi
- 22/01/2018130,280 mi+5,423 mi
- 22/01/2018130,280 mi
- 08/01/2019137,343 mi+7,063 mi
- 08/01/2019137,343 mi
- 09/12/2019144,030 mi+6,687 mi
- 10/12/2019144,030 mi
- 04/12/2020148,497 mi+4,467 mi
- 04/12/2020148,497 mi
- 13/11/2021154,100 mi+5,603 mi
- 07/12/2021154,914 mi+814 mi
- 05/12/2022170,223 mi+15,309 mi
- 06/12/2023180,756 mi+10,533 mi
- 09/12/2024188,823 mi+8,067 mi
- 14/03/2026198,700 mi+9,877 mi
Average of roughly 8,450 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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