2006 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · FE06 KVW
2006 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 131,469 miles. MOT expired on 02 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,469 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE06 KVW Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2022
- 131,469 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE06 KVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (FE06 KVW) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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