2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · RF56 LDZ
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 140,699 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,699 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF56 LDZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2023
- 140,699 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF56 LDZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (RF56 LDZ) between July 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2023 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: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
RF56 LDZ Mileage History
- 15/07/2022125,757 mi
- 15/07/2022125,759 mi+2 mi
- 14/10/2023140,689 mi+14,930 mi
- 24/10/2023140,699 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 11,709 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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