2006 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · RN55 GCY
2006 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 154,207 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,207 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RN55 GCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/10/2025
- 154,207 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN55 GCY 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 (RN55 GCY) between July 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (4 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength i”; “Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
RN55 GCY Mileage History
- 06/07/2023135,963 mi
- 07/07/2023135,974 mi+11 mi
- 19/07/2024144,708 mi+8,734 mi
- 20/07/2024144,708 mi
- 21/10/2025154,207 mi+9,499 mi
Average of roughly 7,950 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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