2006 Volkswagen Golf 3.2L Petrol · VD54 RRN
2006 Volkswagen Golf (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 80,261 miles. MOT expired on 06 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,261 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VD54 RRN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/10/2024
- 80,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VD54 RRN 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 (VD54 RRN) between January 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Si”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
VD54 RRN Mileage History
- 26/01/202257,709 mi
- 26/01/202257,709 mi
- 07/02/202364,269 mi+6,560 mi
- 11/10/202480,261 mi+15,992 mi
Average of roughly 8,329 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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