2006 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · OV06 RZD
2006 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 165,402 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,402 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV06 RZD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/07/2026
- 165,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 33 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV06 RZD 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 (OV06 RZD) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (25 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
OV06 RZD Mileage History
- 10/06/2024143,518 mi
- 12/06/2024143,518 mi
- 28/05/2025154,028 mi+10,510 mi
- 29/05/2025154,028 mi
- 07/07/2026165,402 mi+11,374 mi
Average of roughly 10,563 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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