2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · VN56 ESY
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 27 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 159,566 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,566 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN56 ESY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2022
- 159,566 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN56 ESY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (VN56 ESY) between May 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 June 2022 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: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
VN56 ESY Mileage History
- 05/05/2022159,308 mi
- 30/06/2022159,566 mi+258 mi
Average of roughly 1,676 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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