2006 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · J23 FCS
2006 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 05 May 2006. Recorded mileage 96,001 miles. MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,001 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J23 FCS Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2026
- 96,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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J23 FCS Mileage History
- 05/05/200928,655 mi
- 14/06/201036,206 mi+7,551 mi
- 14/06/201140,283 mi+4,077 mi
- 13/06/201242,942 mi+2,659 mi
- 12/06/201346,018 mi+3,076 mi
- 01/07/201451,900 mi+5,882 mi
- 01/07/201451,900 mi
- 21/07/201553,263 mi+1,363 mi
- 21/07/201553,263 mi
- 12/09/201654,487 mi+1,224 mi
- 28/09/201761,401 mi+6,914 mi
- 08/08/201867,523 mi+6,122 mi
- 17/08/201867,885 mi+362 mi
- 12/09/201978,031 mi+10,146 mi
- 14/09/201978,040 mi+9 mi
- 10/10/202083,014 mi+4,974 mi
- 24/05/202589,130 mi+6,116 mi
- 28/08/202589,134 mi+4 mi
- 22/08/202696,001 mi+6,867 mi
Average of roughly 3,893 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
J23 FCS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (J23 FCS) between May 2009 and August 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Sub-frame has an unsafe modification side section of subframe has been weld repaired and has rear console”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt loose resulting in excessive play (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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