2006 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · LM55 SXF
2006 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 211,389 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 211,389 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM55 SXF Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 211,389 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM55 SXF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (LM55 SXF) between January 2009 and May 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 65 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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
LM55 SXF Mileage History
- 20/01/20094,230 mi
- 19/02/201018,799 mi+14,569 mi
- 23/02/201133,151 mi+14,352 mi
- 16/02/2012143,631 mi+110,480 mi
- 16/02/201244,692 mi-98,939 mi
- 20/02/201359,186 mi+14,494 mi
- 18/02/201472,184 mi+12,998 mi
- 16/02/201588,372 mi+16,188 mi
- 16/02/201692,707 mi+4,335 mi
- 16/02/201692,707 mi
- 25/02/2017101,105 mi+8,398 mi
- 25/02/2017101,105 mi
- 03/03/2018110,822 mi+9,717 mi
- 04/03/2019128,062 mi+17,240 mi
- 28/02/2020138,986 mi+10,924 mi
- 28/02/2020138,990 mi+4 mi
- 01/03/2021147,309 mi+8,319 mi
- 19/05/2022159,594 mi+12,285 mi
- 02/05/2023168,261 mi+8,667 mi
- 23/04/2024182,404 mi+14,143 mi
- 23/04/2024182,411 mi+7 mi
- 12/05/2025198,941 mi+16,530 mi
- 12/05/2025198,941 mi
- 05/05/2026211,389 mi+12,448 mi
- 05/05/2026211,389 mi
Average of roughly 11,984 miles per year across 25 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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