2006 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · SN56 NTU
2006 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 172,043 miles. MOT expired on 15 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,043 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SN56 NTU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2023
- 172,043 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SN56 NTU Mileage History
- 17/05/2022160,331 mi
- 17/05/2022160,340 mi+9 mi
- 17/05/2023172,043 mi+11,703 mi
Average of roughly 11,714 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
SN56 NTU 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 (SN56 NTU) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 May 2023 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 (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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