2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · LX56 RWL
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 80,178 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX56 RWL Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 80,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX56 RWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (LX56 RWL) between September 2009 and September 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (26 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LX56 RWL Mileage History
- 29/09/200925,374 mi
- 27/09/201029,759 mi+4,385 mi
- 26/09/201133,807 mi+4,048 mi
- 17/09/201238,878 mi+5,071 mi
- 12/09/201343,001 mi+4,123 mi
- 08/09/201446,814 mi+3,813 mi
- 25/09/201551,431 mi+4,617 mi
- 23/09/201654,451 mi+3,020 mi
- 23/09/201654,453 mi+2 mi
- 18/09/201758,477 mi+4,024 mi
- 10/09/201861,430 mi+2,953 mi
- 10/09/201861,431 mi+1 mi
- 23/09/201964,685 mi+3,254 mi
- 21/09/202068,018 mi+3,333 mi
- 21/09/202068,019 mi+1 mi
- 20/09/202170,414 mi+2,395 mi
- 20/09/202170,414 mi
- 21/09/202272,565 mi+2,151 mi
- 21/09/202272,566 mi+1 mi
- 18/09/202375,628 mi+3,062 mi
- 23/09/202477,083 mi+1,455 mi
- 23/09/202477,083 mi
- 17/09/202578,265 mi+1,182 mi
- 17/09/202680,176 mi+1,911 mi
- 17/09/202680,178 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,230 miles per year across 25 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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