2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YH06 XJV
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 04 May 2006. Recorded mileage 98,230 miles. MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,230 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH06 XJV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2025
- 98,230 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH06 XJV 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 (YH06 XJV) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YH06 XJV Mileage History
- 12/11/202294,070 mi
- 11/11/202395,320 mi+1,250 mi
- 12/11/202496,526 mi+1,206 mi
- 12/11/202496,530 mi+4 mi
- 15/11/202598,230 mi+1,700 mi
Average of roughly 1,383 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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