2006 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · RJ06 YXM
2006 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 250,383 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 250,383 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RJ06 YXM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 250,383 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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RJ06 YXM Mileage History
- 13/04/2023234,619 mi
- 17/04/2023234,621 mi+2 mi
- 04/02/2025243,779 mi+9,158 mi
- 06/05/2025243,830 mi+51 mi
- 01/05/2026250,383 mi+6,553 mi
Average of roughly 5,169 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RJ06 YXM 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 (RJ06 YXM) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 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: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”.
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