2006 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · SM56 BYO
2006 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 148,560 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,560 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SM56 BYO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/01/2023
- 148,560 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SM56 BYO Mileage History
- 18/10/2021122,937 mi
- 14/11/2021123,030 mi+93 mi
- 26/11/2021123,093 mi+63 mi
- 11/01/2023148,560 mi+25,467 mi
Average of roughly 20,780 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SM56 BYO 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 (SM56 BYO) between October 2021 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 January 2023 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: Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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