2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · LM55 JPY
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 23 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 261,820 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 261,820 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM55 JPY Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2026
- 261,820 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM55 JPY 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 (LM55 JPY) between January 2009 and January 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
LM55 JPY Mileage History
- 14/01/200952,516 mi
- 16/01/200952,613 mi+97 mi
- 11/07/200924,268 mi-28,345 mi
- 09/07/201043,669 mi+19,401 mi
- 30/06/201161,123 mi+17,454 mi
- 28/06/201279,009 mi+17,886 mi
- 02/07/201392,579 mi+13,570 mi
- 06/04/2015114,990 mi+22,411 mi
- 11/03/2016126,495 mi+11,505 mi
- 03/04/2017144,620 mi+18,125 mi
- 06/06/2018170,249 mi+25,629 mi
- 25/06/2019191,537 mi+21,288 mi
- 21/08/2020210,675 mi+19,138 mi
- 13/08/2021229,790 mi+19,115 mi
- 31/01/2023250,148 mi+20,358 mi
- 31/01/2024254,814 mi+4,666 mi
- 31/01/2025258,784 mi+3,970 mi
- 31/01/2025258,784 mi
- 24/01/2026261,819 mi+3,035 mi
- 24/01/2026261,820 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 12,293 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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