2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · LC06 TDU
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 133,637 miles. MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,637 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC06 TDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/02/2026
- 133,637 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
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LC06 TDU 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 (LC06 TDU) between December 2021 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
LC06 TDU Mileage History
- 01/12/2021118,643 mi
- 09/12/2022122,993 mi+4,350 mi
- 14/12/2023126,265 mi+3,272 mi
- 21/02/2025129,771 mi+3,506 mi
- 27/02/2026133,637 mi+3,866 mi
Average of roughly 3,536 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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