2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · KN56 UPB
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 121,477 miles. MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,477 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN56 UPB Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/12/2025
- 121,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN56 UPB 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 UPB) between September 2009 and December 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 24 December 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: Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
KN56 UPB Mileage History
- 01/09/200920,385 mi
- 07/12/201033,989 mi+13,604 mi
- 02/12/201142,182 mi+8,193 mi
- 04/12/201247,534 mi+5,352 mi
- 04/12/201247,534 mi
- 13/01/201454,175 mi+6,641 mi
- 26/01/201558,912 mi+4,737 mi
- 22/01/201663,626 mi+4,714 mi
- 22/01/201663,626 mi
- 19/01/201768,784 mi+5,158 mi
- 19/01/201768,784 mi
- 18/01/201874,107 mi+5,323 mi
- 18/01/201874,107 mi
- 18/01/201874,107 mi
- 18/01/201874,107 mi
- 23/01/201979,219 mi+5,112 mi
- 24/01/201979,219 mi
- 21/01/202084,409 mi+5,190 mi
- 26/01/202186,819 mi+2,410 mi
- 26/01/202290,036 mi+3,217 mi
- 31/01/202290,046 mi+10 mi
- 09/12/202292,751 mi+2,705 mi
- 02/12/2023105,438 mi+12,687 mi
- 05/12/2024116,489 mi+11,051 mi
- 24/12/2025121,477 mi+4,988 mi
Average of roughly 6,198 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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