2006 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · FP56 UAN
2006 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 116,333 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,333 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FP56 UAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/04/2026
- 116,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FP56 UAN 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 (FP56 UAN) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
FP56 UAN Mileage History
- 03/04/2024107,177 mi
- 03/04/2024107,177 mi
- 02/04/2025112,860 mi+5,683 mi
- 02/04/2025112,860 mi
- 02/04/2026116,333 mi+3,473 mi
Average of roughly 4,589 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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