2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · PJ56 LFR
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 106,621 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,621 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PJ56 LFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2024
- 106,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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PJ56 LFR Mileage History
- 28/10/202193,577 mi
- 02/08/202296,892 mi+3,315 mi
- 26/07/2023101,035 mi+4,143 mi
- 27/07/2023101,037 mi+2 mi
- 30/07/2024106,621 mi+5,584 mi
Average of roughly 4,737 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PJ56 LFR 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 (PJ56 LFR) between October 2021 and July 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 July 2024 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: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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