2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · KN56 TKA
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 156,996 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,996 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN56 TKA Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2023
- 156,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN56 TKA 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 (KN56 TKA) between October 2009 and July 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
KN56 TKA Mileage History
- 02/10/200975,799 mi
- 01/10/201026,633 mi-49,166 mi
- 01/10/201026,633 mi
- 03/10/2011109,952 mi+83,319 mi
- 08/10/2012115,418 mi+5,466 mi
- 08/10/2013120,656 mi+5,238 mi
- 06/10/2014125,318 mi+4,662 mi
- 22/05/2015126,790 mi+1,472 mi
- 22/05/2015126,790 mi
- 01/06/2016131,242 mi+4,452 mi
- 27/06/2017131,610 mi+368 mi
- 26/06/2018134,120 mi+2,510 mi
- 25/06/2019137,810 mi+3,690 mi
- 25/06/2019137,810 mi
- 01/07/2020141,650 mi+3,840 mi
- 01/07/2020141,650 mi
- 29/06/2021146,130 mi+4,480 mi
- 29/06/2022151,596 mi+5,466 mi
- 04/07/2023156,996 mi+5,400 mi
Average of roughly 5,905 miles per year across 19 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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