2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · KN56 THG
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 199,525 miles. MOT expired on 22 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN56 THG Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2024
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN56 THG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (KN56 THG) between September 2009 and April 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (33 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 75 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: “Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
KN56 THG Mileage History
- 29/09/200960,977 mi
- 29/09/200960,977 mi
- 01/09/201081,847 mi+20,870 mi
- 26/09/2011101,650 mi+19,803 mi
- 20/09/2012110,976 mi+9,326 mi
- 21/09/2012110,977 mi+1 mi
- 02/09/2013119,275 mi+8,298 mi
- 22/09/2014130,300 mi+11,025 mi
- 24/09/2015139,116 mi+8,816 mi
- 28/09/2016149,868 mi+10,752 mi
- 28/09/2016149,868 mi
- 26/09/2017154,636 mi+4,768 mi
- 26/09/2017154,636 mi
- 10/09/2018162,235 mi+7,599 mi
- 19/09/2018162,361 mi+126 mi
- 17/09/2019172,083 mi+9,722 mi
- 17/09/2019172,083 mi
- 17/08/2020177,947 mi+5,864 mi
- 11/08/2021186,259 mi+8,312 mi
- 11/08/2021186,259 mi
- 18/08/2022193,286 mi+7,027 mi
- 19/08/2022193,286 mi
- 18/07/2023199,525 mi+6,239 mi
Average of roughly 10,041 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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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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