2006 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · LR06 LRX
2006 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 197,915 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,915 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR06 LRX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2025
- 197,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR06 LRX 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 (LR06 LRX) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 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 (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LR06 LRX Mileage History
- 31/01/2023181,383 mi
- 31/01/2024187,621 mi+6,238 mi
- 01/02/2024187,621 mi
- 30/01/2025197,915 mi+10,294 mi
- 30/01/2025197,915 mi
Average of roughly 8,273 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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