2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · VU56 AEJ
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 162,077 miles. MOT expired on 13 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,077 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU56 AEJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2023
- 162,077 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU56 AEJ 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 (VU56 AEJ) between February 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 February 2023 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))”.
VU56 AEJ Mileage History
- 11/02/2022159,926 mi
- 14/02/2022159,932 mi+6 mi
- 10/02/2023162,055 mi+2,123 mi
- 14/02/2023162,077 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 2,135 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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