2006 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · GL55 LLF
2006 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 171,997 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,997 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL55 LLF Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/07/2024
- 171,997 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL55 LLF 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 (GL55 LLF) between January 2009 and July 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (34 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 67 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
GL55 LLF Mileage History
- 16/01/200934,586 mi
- 27/10/200943,182 mi+8,596 mi
- 22/10/201048,757 mi+5,575 mi
- 11/10/201155,440 mi+6,683 mi
- 26/07/201260,908 mi+5,468 mi
- 19/07/201368,316 mi+7,408 mi
- 25/07/201476,787 mi+8,471 mi
- 07/08/201585,948 mi+9,161 mi
- 29/07/201693,929 mi+7,981 mi
- 29/07/201693,929 mi
- 31/07/2017101,127 mi+7,198 mi
- 03/08/2018109,040 mi+7,913 mi
- 31/07/2019118,534 mi+9,494 mi
- 31/07/2019118,546 mi+12 mi
- 06/08/2020129,508 mi+10,962 mi
- 06/08/2021139,856 mi+10,348 mi
- 06/08/2021129,508 mi-10,348 mi
- 10/08/2023164,723 mi+35,215 mi
- 10/08/2023164,723 mi
- 25/07/2024171,997 mi+7,274 mi
Average of roughly 8,853 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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