2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · FV55 VRM
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 120,426 miles. MOT expired on 12 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,426 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV55 VRM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2022
- 120,426 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV55 VRM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (FV55 VRM) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FV55 VRM Mileage History
- 06/05/2022120,412 mi
- 13/05/2022120,426 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 711 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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