2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · RO06 UTN
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 168,524 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,524 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO06 UTN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 168,524 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO06 UTN 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 (RO06 UTN) between July 2025 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 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 (26 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
RO06 UTN Mileage History
- 30/07/2025152,802 mi
- 05/08/2026165,570 mi+12,768 mi
- 05/08/2026165,570 mi
- 09/09/2026168,497 mi+2,927 mi
- 09/09/2026168,524 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 14,142 miles per year across 5 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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