2006 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · VU56 ORP
2006 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 158,159 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,159 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU56 ORP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2023
- 158,159 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU56 ORP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (VU56 ORP) between November 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 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 (13 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
VU56 ORP Mileage History
- 09/11/2022158,137 mi
- 29/06/2023158,157 mi+20 mi
- 03/07/2023158,159 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 34 miles per year across 3 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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