2006 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · GY06 KKZ
2006 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 141,376 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,376 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GY06 KKZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 141,376 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.
GY06 KKZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (GY06 KKZ) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GY06 KKZ Mileage History
- 28/03/2023133,493 mi
- 20/03/2024136,010 mi+2,517 mi
- 04/04/2025138,332 mi+2,322 mi
- 04/04/2025138,332 mi
- 02/04/2026141,376 mi+3,044 mi
Average of roughly 2,615 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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