2006 Volkswagen Golf Trend FSI 1.6L 5 Door Manual Hatchback 1.6L Petrol · PO56 YVL
2006 Volkswagen Golf Trend FSI 1.6L 5 Door Manual Hatchback (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 170,277 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF TREND FSI 1.6L 5 DOOR MANUAL HATCHBACK
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,277 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PO56 YVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 170,277 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PO56 YVL 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 Trend Fsi 1.6L 5 Door Manual Hatchback (PO56 YVL) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 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: Steering (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Offside front lower control arm bush is split through”.
PO56 YVL Mileage History
- 21/08/2023166,414 mi
- 04/09/2024168,233 mi+1,819 mi
- 05/09/2024116,233 mi-52,000 mi
- 03/09/2025170,277 mi+54,044 mi
- 03/09/2025170,277 mi
Average of roughly 1,896 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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