2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · LD56 XWS
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 107,867 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,867 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD56 XWS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
- 107,867 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD56 XWS 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 (LD56 XWS) between March 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (”; “Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LD56 XWS Mileage History
- 31/03/202388,950 mi
- 31/03/202388,950 mi
- 07/08/2024100,171 mi+11,221 mi
- 07/08/2025107,865 mi+7,694 mi
- 08/08/2025107,867 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,026 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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