2006 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · SM56 OVS
2006 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 138,922 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,922 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM56 OVS Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2022
- 138,922 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM56 OVS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (SM56 OVS) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2022 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
SM56 OVS Mileage History
- 08/04/2022138,921 mi
- 08/04/2022138,922 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,775 miles per year across 2 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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