2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · RJ56 UVP
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 134,449 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,449 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ56 UVP Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 134,449 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ56 UVP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (RJ56 UVP) between October 2009 and December 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 19 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
RJ56 UVP Mileage History
- 26/10/200923,809 mi
- 28/10/201032,476 mi+8,667 mi
- 08/11/201032,576 mi+100 mi
- 22/10/201141,880 mi+9,304 mi
- 27/04/201358,083 mi+16,203 mi
- 02/05/201469,557 mi+11,474 mi
- 28/04/201576,596 mi+7,039 mi
- 28/04/201681,615 mi+5,019 mi
- 09/10/201787,187 mi+5,572 mi
- 10/10/201787,187 mi
- 10/10/201890,630 mi+3,443 mi
- 10/10/201890,638 mi+8 mi
- 04/11/201997,437 mi+6,799 mi
- 04/11/201997,442 mi+5 mi
- 02/11/2020100,506 mi+3,064 mi
- 02/11/2020100,507 mi+1 mi
- 01/11/2021103,351 mi+2,844 mi
- 01/11/2021103,352 mi+1 mi
- 04/11/2022110,336 mi+6,984 mi
- 19/10/2023113,591 mi+3,255 mi
- 13/12/2024122,004 mi+8,413 mi
- 19/12/2025134,449 mi+12,445 mi
- 19/12/2025134,449 mi
Average of roughly 6,852 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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