2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · FM06 AXJ
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 78,853 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,853 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM06 AXJ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 78,853 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM06 AXJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (FM06 AXJ) between July 2009 and June 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
FM06 AXJ Mileage History
- 14/07/200912,767 mi
- 05/07/201016,286 mi+3,519 mi
- 05/07/201119,152 mi+2,866 mi
- 12/07/201223,149 mi+3,997 mi
- 12/07/201223,149 mi
- 19/07/201327,827 mi+4,678 mi
- 18/07/201431,424 mi+3,597 mi
- 22/07/201431,425 mi+1 mi
- 03/07/201535,310 mi+3,885 mi
- 13/07/201640,067 mi+4,757 mi
- 26/07/201743,832 mi+3,765 mi
- 24/07/201848,546 mi+4,714 mi
- 12/07/201952,145 mi+3,599 mi
- 17/07/202055,509 mi+3,364 mi
- 29/07/202166,276 mi+10,767 mi
- 26/07/202268,340 mi+2,064 mi
- 26/07/202372,152 mi+3,812 mi
- 02/08/202372,181 mi+29 mi
- 15/06/202475,373 mi+3,192 mi
- 17/06/202576,674 mi+1,301 mi
- 15/06/202678,853 mi+2,179 mi
Average of roughly 3,906 miles per year across 21 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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