2006 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · KY56 NKD
2006 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 156,642 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,642 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY56 NKD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
- 156,642 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KY56 NKD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (KY56 NKD) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o”; “Headlamp aim unable to be tested o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (b))”.
KY56 NKD Mileage History
- 04/07/2023139,515 mi
- 29/08/2023139,539 mi+24 mi
- 10/08/2024146,690 mi+7,151 mi
- 29/08/2025156,642 mi+9,952 mi
- 29/08/2025156,642 mi
Average of roughly 7,950 miles per year across 5 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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