2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · RN55 DCZ
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 140,600 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,600 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RN55 DCZ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2024
- 140,600 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN55 DCZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (RN55 DCZ) between January 2009 and September 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
RN55 DCZ Mileage History
- 23/01/200936,304 mi
- 26/01/201049,917 mi+13,613 mi
- 26/01/201164,065 mi+14,148 mi
- 05/01/201271,057 mi+6,992 mi
- 05/01/201271,057 mi
- 07/08/201276,444 mi+5,387 mi
- 06/08/201388,550 mi+12,106 mi
- 08/08/2014101,500 mi+12,950 mi
- 05/08/2015106,786 mi+5,286 mi
- 05/08/2015106,786 mi
- 08/08/2016112,403 mi+5,617 mi
- 09/08/2017115,246 mi+2,843 mi
- 09/08/2017115,246 mi
- 25/07/2018119,087 mi+3,841 mi
- 28/08/2019123,538 mi+4,451 mi
- 21/08/2020125,736 mi+2,198 mi
- 21/08/2020125,736 mi
- 26/08/2021126,938 mi+1,202 mi
- 27/08/2022127,883 mi+945 mi
- 10/08/2023128,571 mi+688 mi
- 12/09/2024140,600 mi+12,029 mi
Average of roughly 6,670 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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