2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · YS56 AEP
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 139,228 miles. MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,228 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YS56 AEP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 139,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YS56 AEP 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 (YS56 AEP) between March 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 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 (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
YS56 AEP Mileage History
- 31/03/2023126,722 mi
- 31/03/2023126,722 mi
- 29/07/2024135,644 mi+8,922 mi
- 03/09/2024135,659 mi+15 mi
- 31/10/2025139,228 mi+3,569 mi
Average of roughly 4,833 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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