2006 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · HD55 DUV
2006 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 156,253 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,253 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HD55 DUV Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2022
- 156,253 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HD55 DUV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (HD55 DUV) between December 2008 and June 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
HD55 DUV Mileage History
- 30/12/200830,708 mi
- 07/01/201040,207 mi+9,499 mi
- 23/12/201050,725 mi+10,518 mi
- 23/12/201050,276 mi-449 mi
- 18/01/201263,679 mi+13,403 mi
- 25/01/201373,419 mi+9,740 mi
- 22/01/201482,078 mi+8,659 mi
- 22/01/201482,078 mi
- 06/01/201591,315 mi+9,237 mi
- 19/01/2016101,823 mi+10,508 mi
- 24/01/2017117,478 mi+15,655 mi
- 26/01/2018128,525 mi+11,047 mi
- 06/02/2018128,708 mi+183 mi
- 18/01/2019138,460 mi+9,752 mi
- 18/01/2019138,460 mi
- 07/02/2020149,239 mi+10,779 mi
- 07/02/2020149,239 mi
- 25/01/2021153,100 mi+3,861 mi
- 05/02/2021153,117 mi+17 mi
- 05/02/2021153,117 mi
- 04/06/2022156,253 mi+3,136 mi
Average of roughly 9,350 miles per year across 21 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: 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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