2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · WD06 DTU
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 125,946 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,946 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WD06 DTU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 125,946 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WD06 DTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Golf (WD06 DTU) between April 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 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: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (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: “Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
WD06 DTU Mileage History
- 02/04/2024111,984 mi
- 28/03/2025119,683 mi+7,699 mi
- 10/04/2025119,974 mi+291 mi
- 21/01/2026125,944 mi+5,970 mi
- 26/01/2026125,946 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,678 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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