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2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · GL56 BHX

GL56 BHX

2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 89,344 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jan 2024.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2006 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 05 Jan 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
89,344 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 05 Jan 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2006
Engine
1390cc
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GL56 BHX Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2022
  • 89,344 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.

GL56 BHX 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.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (GL56 BHX) between January 2022 and December 2022.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 30 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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GL56 BHX Mileage History

  1. 06/01/202286,027 mi
  2. 30/12/202289,344 mi+3,317 mi
  3. 30/12/202289,344 mi

Average of roughly 3,385 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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