2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · SY56 VGZ
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 134,338 miles. MOT expired on 19 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,338 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY56 VGZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/09/2025
- 134,338 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY56 VGZ 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 VGZ) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o”; “Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both outer (6.1”; “Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
SY56 VGZ Mileage History
- 09/09/2022116,366 mi
- 19/09/2023123,076 mi+6,710 mi
- 16/09/2024129,458 mi+6,382 mi
- 02/09/2025134,338 mi+4,880 mi
Average of roughly 6,028 miles per year across 4 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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