2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · SP56 MJY
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 73,535 miles. MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,535 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP56 MJY Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2024
- 73,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP56 MJY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (SP56 MJY) between August 2009 and November 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2024 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: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SP56 MJY Mileage History
- 24/08/200914,588 mi
- 25/08/201018,210 mi+3,622 mi
- 11/08/201122,122 mi+3,912 mi
- 14/08/201227,021 mi+4,899 mi
- 19/12/201330,126 mi+3,105 mi
- 21/11/201436,374 mi+6,248 mi
- 16/12/201542,518 mi+6,144 mi
- 19/12/201646,266 mi+3,748 mi
- 21/12/201750,474 mi+4,208 mi
- 04/01/201954,413 mi+3,939 mi
- 12/12/201958,302 mi+3,889 mi
- 17/12/202061,595 mi+3,293 mi
- 18/11/202165,028 mi+3,433 mi
- 22/11/202165,028 mi
- 17/11/202267,603 mi+2,575 mi
- 16/11/202369,494 mi+1,891 mi
- 14/11/202473,525 mi+4,031 mi
- 14/11/202473,535 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 3,872 miles per year across 18 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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