2006 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · RN55 SCV
2006 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 163,021 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,021 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RN55 SCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2023
- 163,021 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN55 SCV 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 SCV) between September 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2023 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 (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
RN55 SCV Mileage History
- 24/09/2021143,827 mi
- 25/09/2021143,827 mi
- 24/10/2022161,190 mi+17,363 mi
- 07/11/2023163,021 mi+1,831 mi
- 07/11/2023163,021 mi
Average of roughly 9,058 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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