2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YE56 YYW
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 161,089 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,089 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YE56 YYW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/06/2023
- 161,089 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YE56 YYW 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 (YE56 YYW) between March 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 June 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YE56 YYW Mileage History
- 29/03/2022150,275 mi
- 05/04/2022150,276 mi+1 mi
- 08/06/2023161,089 mi+10,813 mi
Average of roughly 9,064 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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