2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · LR56 ABX
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 135,192 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,192 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR56 ABX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 135,192 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR56 ABX 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 (LR56 ABX) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 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: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LR56 ABX Mileage History
- 02/09/2024111,287 mi
- 06/08/2025121,768 mi+10,481 mi
- 18/08/2025121,984 mi+216 mi
- 01/09/2026135,192 mi+13,208 mi
- 01/09/2026135,192 mi
Average of roughly 11,976 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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