2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · SY56 LVC
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 99,443 miles. MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,443 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY56 LVC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 99,443 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY56 LVC 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 (SY56 LVC) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 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 (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.10 (b) (i))”; “Central Exhaust system insecure Clamp (6.1.2 (a))”; “Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))”.
SY56 LVC Mileage History
- 30/09/202483,692 mi
- 14/10/202483,740 mi+48 mi
- 12/09/202590,003 mi+6,263 mi
- 19/08/202699,443 mi+9,440 mi
Average of roughly 8,362 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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