2006 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · X99 JAE
2006 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 148,936 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,936 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X99 JAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/10/2026
- 148,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X99 JAE 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 (X99 JAE) between August 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
X99 JAE Mileage History
- 22/08/2024138,718 mi
- 23/08/2024138,738 mi+20 mi
- 18/09/2025139,260 mi+522 mi
- 22/09/2025139,272 mi+12 mi
- 05/10/2026148,936 mi+9,664 mi
Average of roughly 4,821 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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