2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · RIJ 801
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 07 Aug 2006. Recorded mileage 91,895 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,895 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RIJ 801 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 91,895 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RIJ 801 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 (RIJ 801) between August 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 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: Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
RIJ 801 Mileage History
- 17/08/202283,912 mi
- 17/08/202385,997 mi+2,085 mi
- 17/08/202385,997 mi
- 16/08/202488,336 mi+2,339 mi
- 24/03/202691,895 mi+3,559 mi
Average of roughly 2,217 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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