2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · NL56 VLN
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 67,283 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,283 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NL56 VLN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 67,283 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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NL56 VLN Mileage History
- 17/05/202366,051 mi
- 18/05/202366,057 mi+6 mi
- 09/07/202566,073 mi+16 mi
- 04/08/202667,283 mi+1,210 mi
- 05/08/202667,283 mi
Average of roughly 383 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NL56 VLN 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 (NL56 VLN) between May 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 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: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort recorded (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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