2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · NA06 NWV
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 123,287 miles. MOT expired on 23 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,287 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NA06 NWV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/05/2023
- 123,287 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NA06 NWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (NA06 NWV) between April 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 May 2023 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 (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill ”; “Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”.
NA06 NWV Mileage History
- 16/04/2022105,255 mi
- 16/04/2022105,255 mi
- 13/05/2023122,880 mi+17,625 mi
- 25/05/2023123,287 mi+407 mi
Average of roughly 16,290 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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