2006 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · LS56 HDK
2006 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 143,720 miles. MOT valid until 08 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,720 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS56 HDK Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2025
- 143,720 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS56 HDK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (LS56 HDK) between November 2009 and November 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LS56 HDK Mileage History
- 18/11/200949,031 mi
- 16/11/201065,360 mi+16,329 mi
- 17/11/201176,365 mi+11,005 mi
- 18/01/201386,380 mi+10,015 mi
- 18/01/201386,380 mi
- 14/01/201496,095 mi+9,715 mi
- 15/01/201496,095 mi
- 29/07/201498,594 mi+2,499 mi
- 23/07/2015101,863 mi+3,269 mi
- 22/07/2016104,961 mi+3,098 mi
- 22/07/2016104,961 mi
- 19/06/2017107,823 mi+2,862 mi
- 19/06/2017107,823 mi
- 22/05/2018117,663 mi+9,840 mi
- 30/04/2019122,744 mi+5,081 mi
- 09/11/2020127,005 mi+4,261 mi
- 29/10/2021130,110 mi+3,105 mi
- 31/10/2022133,738 mi+3,628 mi
- 02/11/2023137,363 mi+3,625 mi
- 03/11/2023137,368 mi+5 mi
- 07/11/2024140,705 mi+3,337 mi
- 01/11/2025143,720 mi+3,015 mi
Average of roughly 5,935 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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