2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · GL06 DKA
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 118,133 miles. MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,133 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL06 DKA Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 118,133 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL06 DKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (GL06 DKA) between June 2009 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)”.
GL06 DKA Mileage History
- 15/06/200915,807 mi
- 14/06/201020,018 mi+4,211 mi
- 14/06/201125,945 mi+5,927 mi
- 28/05/201230,362 mi+4,417 mi
- 04/06/201334,935 mi+4,573 mi
- 15/06/201335,143 mi+208 mi
- 10/06/201442,406 mi+7,263 mi
- 08/06/201548,105 mi+5,699 mi
- 08/06/201548,109 mi+4 mi
- 08/06/201654,743 mi+6,634 mi
- 02/06/201762,047 mi+7,304 mi
- 04/06/201868,652 mi+6,605 mi
- 30/05/201973,791 mi+5,139 mi
- 08/06/202078,524 mi+4,733 mi
- 11/06/202183,425 mi+4,901 mi
- 30/05/202290,174 mi+6,749 mi
- 02/06/202396,397 mi+6,223 mi
- 02/06/202396,399 mi+2 mi
- 13/02/2024100,430 mi+4,031 mi
- 24/01/2025111,345 mi+10,915 mi
- 07/02/2025111,787 mi+442 mi
- 02/02/2026118,133 mi+6,346 mi
Average of roughly 6,151 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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