2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · SH56 DPV
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 26 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 154,545 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 Mar 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,545 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH56 DPV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2025
- 154,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH56 DPV 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 (SH56 DPV) between November 2021 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
SH56 DPV Mileage History
- 04/11/2021136,097 mi
- 22/08/2024145,203 mi+9,106 mi
- 24/07/2025154,543 mi+9,340 mi
- 26/07/2025154,545 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,954 miles per year across 4 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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