2006 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · KB06 JWD
2006 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 157,319 miles. MOT expired on 23 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,319 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KB06 JWD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/12/2025
- 157,319 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 23 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KB06 JWD 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 (KB06 JWD) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer ”; “Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions ROTATION (5.2.3 (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Product on lens. (4.1.2 (c))”.
KB06 JWD Mileage History
- 18/12/2023137,307 mi
- 18/12/2023137,308 mi+1 mi
- 02/12/2024149,078 mi+11,770 mi
- 03/12/2024149,078 mi
- 16/12/2025157,319 mi+8,241 mi
Average of roughly 10,024 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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