2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · FM06 VBG
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 156,127 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,127 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM06 VBG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2024
- 156,127 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM06 VBG 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 (FM06 VBG) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 June 2024 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 (22 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”.
FM06 VBG Mileage History
- 07/06/2022145,212 mi
- 13/06/2023150,248 mi+5,036 mi
- 19/06/2023150,253 mi+5 mi
- 19/06/2024156,127 mi+5,874 mi
- 21/06/2024156,127 mi
Average of roughly 5,351 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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