2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · KN56 TLJ
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 110,031 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,031 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN56 TLJ Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 110,031 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN56 TLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (KN56 TLJ) between July 2009 and November 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 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: Suspension (31 issues), Lighting (28 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 89 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KN56 TLJ Mileage History
- 31/07/200917,195 mi
- 08/12/200918,434 mi+1,239 mi
- 22/12/201030,213 mi+11,779 mi
- 14/12/201143,148 mi+12,935 mi
- 24/01/201350,095 mi+6,947 mi
- 30/01/201454,182 mi+4,087 mi
- 23/01/201558,251 mi+4,069 mi
- 28/01/201661,096 mi+2,845 mi
- 24/01/201762,161 mi+1,065 mi
- 26/01/201863,961 mi+1,800 mi
- 28/01/201965,577 mi+1,616 mi
- 28/01/201965,577 mi
- 12/11/201965,776 mi+199 mi
- 13/11/201965,777 mi+1 mi
- 11/11/202075,099 mi+9,322 mi
- 11/11/202075,099 mi
- 15/11/202185,513 mi+10,414 mi
- 17/11/202185,517 mi+4 mi
- 14/11/202296,483 mi+10,966 mi
- 14/11/202296,483 mi
- 08/11/2023100,696 mi+4,213 mi
- 14/11/2024104,937 mi+4,241 mi
- 18/11/2024104,972 mi+35 mi
- 19/11/2025110,031 mi+5,059 mi
Average of roughly 5,694 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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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