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2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · GK56 UEF

GK56 UEF

2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 231,394 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2006 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 12 Jan 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
231,394 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 12 Jan 2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2006
Engine
1900cc

GK56 UEF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
  • 231,394 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.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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GK56 UEF Mileage History

  1. 09/01/2023164,815 mi
  2. 02/01/2024178,230 mi+13,415 mi
  3. 08/01/2025206,701 mi+28,471 mi
  4. 09/01/2025206,796 mi+95 mi
  5. 12/01/2026231,394 mi+24,598 mi

Average of roughly 22,126 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

GK56 UEF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (GK56 UEF) between January 2023 and January 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
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