2006 Volkswagen Golf 3.2L Petrol · YO06 VBT
2006 Volkswagen Golf (3.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 96,104 km. MOT expired on 11 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 96,104 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YO06 VBT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2025
- 96,104 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YO06 VBT 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 (YO06 VBT) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YO06 VBT Odometer History
- 04/04/202388,905 km
- 06/04/202388,906 km+1 km
- 02/04/202457,884 mi
- 12/04/202493,179 km
- 07/04/202596,104 km+2,925 km
Average of roughly 3,584 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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