2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · MA06 VGL
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 162,595 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,595 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA06 VGL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 162,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA06 VGL 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 (MA06 VGL) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Side repeater not working Led on the mirror cover (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))”.
MA06 VGL Mileage History
- 05/09/2022133,060 mi
- 11/09/2023141,894 mi+8,834 mi
- 27/08/2024152,689 mi+10,795 mi
- 25/09/2025162,595 mi+9,906 mi
- 26/09/2025162,595 mi
Average of roughly 9,660 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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