2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · KO06 VLM
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 14 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 170,837 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,837 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KO06 VLM Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2022
- 170,837 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KO06 VLM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (KO06 VLM) between July 2009 and December 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (25 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
KO06 VLM Mileage History
- 09/07/200942,519 mi
- 09/07/200942,519 mi
- 23/06/201053,407 mi+10,888 mi
- 16/06/201163,981 mi+10,574 mi
- 28/06/201278,055 mi+14,074 mi
- 28/06/201278,055 mi
- 08/05/201382,302 mi+4,247 mi
- 27/04/201490,093 mi+7,791 mi
- 08/05/201599,850 mi+9,757 mi
- 29/04/2016109,993 mi+10,143 mi
- 13/05/2016110,323 mi+330 mi
- 11/05/2017118,866 mi+8,543 mi
- 11/05/2018127,668 mi+8,802 mi
- 10/05/2019137,059 mi+9,391 mi
- 05/06/2020146,441 mi+9,382 mi
- 03/06/2021151,352 mi+4,911 mi
- 12/07/2022170,092 mi+18,740 mi
- 23/08/2022170,471 mi+379 mi
- 25/10/2022170,486 mi+15 mi
- 21/12/2022170,837 mi+351 mi
Average of roughly 9,540 miles per year across 20 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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