2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · RE56 VZO
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 24 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 201,305 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,305 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE56 VZO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 201,305 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE56 VZO 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 (RE56 VZO) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RE56 VZO Mileage History
- 05/01/2024187,884 mi
- 05/01/2024187,885 mi+1 mi
- 07/01/2025194,552 mi+6,667 mi
- 07/01/2025194,553 mi+1 mi
- 07/01/2026201,305 mi+6,752 mi
Average of roughly 6,689 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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