2006 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · RO56 KBX
2006 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 153,735 miles. MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,735 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO56 KBX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2024
- 153,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO56 KBX 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 (RO56 KBX) between November 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 2024 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
RO56 KBX Mileage History
- 04/11/2022134,259 mi
- 17/11/2023142,980 mi+8,721 mi
- 22/11/2023142,997 mi+17 mi
- 19/11/2024153,728 mi+10,731 mi
- 22/11/2024153,735 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 9,496 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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