2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · RV56 XZY
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 08 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 151,120 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,120 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV56 XZY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/08/2025
- 151,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV56 XZY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (RV56 XZY) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
RV56 XZY Mileage History
- 18/08/2022126,658 mi
- 10/08/2023130,632 mi+3,974 mi
- 14/08/2024137,158 mi+6,526 mi
- 26/08/2025151,120 mi+13,962 mi
Average of roughly 8,094 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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