2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · GV56 MVM
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 95,987 miles. MOT expired on 23 Aug 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,987 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV56 MVM Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
- 95,987 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV56 MVM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (GV56 MVM) between October 2009 and August 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (”.
GV56 MVM Mileage History
- 28/10/200919,748 mi
- 28/10/200919,748 mi
- 27/10/201027,448 mi+7,700 mi
- 25/10/201134,305 km
- 26/10/201240,167 km+5,862 km
- 22/10/201345,061 mi
- 22/10/201345,063 mi+2 mi
- 24/10/201450,050 mi+4,987 mi
- 20/10/201554,730 mi+4,680 mi
- 24/10/201637,495 mi-17,235 mi
- 19/10/201760,608 mi+23,113 mi
- 02/10/201867,292 mi+6,684 mi
- 10/09/201975,130 mi+7,838 mi
- 11/09/201975,131 mi+1 mi
- 25/08/202078,751 mi+3,620 mi
- 25/08/202078,751 mi
- 10/08/202182,801 mi+4,050 mi
- 22/08/202285,430 mi+2,629 mi
- 22/08/202285,431 mi+1 mi
- 09/08/202388,465 mi+3,034 mi
- 14/08/202491,668 mi+3,203 mi
- 14/08/202491,668 mi
- 19/08/202595,987 mi+4,319 mi
Average of roughly 4,823 miles per year across 23 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: 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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