2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · GL56 FSJ
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 154,550 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,550 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL56 FSJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2023
- 154,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL56 FSJ MOT History
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 FSJ) between April 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Side repeater not working in mirror + damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
GL56 FSJ Mileage History
- 12/04/2022153,756 mi
- 13/04/2022153,756 mi
- 19/04/2023154,550 mi+794 mi
Average of roughly 780 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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