2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · LD56 OSF
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 85,838 miles. MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,838 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD56 OSF Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 85,838 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD56 OSF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (LD56 OSF) between September 2009 and February 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (27 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
LD56 OSF Mileage History
- 08/09/200915,195 mi
- 16/09/201017,388 mi+2,193 mi
- 31/08/201118,763 mi+1,375 mi
- 31/08/201118,763 mi
- 18/09/201220,349 mi+1,586 mi
- 18/09/201220,349 mi
- 13/12/201326,608 mi+6,259 mi
- 12/12/201433,389 mi+6,781 mi
- 13/12/201433,393 mi+4 mi
- 07/12/201541,476 mi+8,083 mi
- 07/12/201541,478 mi+2 mi
- 13/12/201649,624 mi+8,146 mi
- 13/12/201649,624 mi
- 08/12/201758,213 mi+8,589 mi
- 07/11/201864,623 mi+6,410 mi
- 21/11/201864,866 mi+243 mi
- 13/11/201970,622 mi+5,756 mi
- 20/11/201970,747 mi+125 mi
- 10/12/202075,543 mi+4,796 mi
- 18/12/202075,573 mi+30 mi
- 16/02/202279,512 mi+3,939 mi
- 17/02/202279,512 mi
- 21/02/202381,544 mi+2,032 mi
- 23/02/202381,545 mi+1 mi
- 21/02/202483,127 mi+1,582 mi
- 20/02/202584,665 mi+1,538 mi
- 17/02/202685,838 mi+1,173 mi
Average of roughly 4,296 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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