2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · FN56 GFV
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 115,199 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,199 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN56 GFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/01/2025
- 115,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 23 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN56 GFV 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 (FN56 GFV) between January 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Headlamp lens seriously defective misted over effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective misted over effecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
FN56 GFV Mileage History
- 05/01/202290,548 mi
- 12/01/2023100,391 mi+9,843 mi
- 04/01/2024106,786 mi+6,395 mi
- 04/01/2024106,786 mi
- 13/01/2025115,199 mi+8,413 mi
Average of roughly 8,156 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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