2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · SA06 MDE
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 120,712 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,712 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA06 MDE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/01/2024
- 120,712 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA06 MDE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (SA06 MDE) between May 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer”; “Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer ”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
SA06 MDE Mileage History
- 13/05/2022112,535 mi
- 24/05/2022112,540 mi+5 mi
- 22/01/2024120,712 mi+8,172 mi
Average of roughly 4,825 miles per year across 3 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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