2006 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · YS56 ETR
2006 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 145,513 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,513 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YS56 ETR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2024
- 145,513 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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YS56 ETR Mileage History
- 22/10/2021102,264 mi
- 03/10/2022119,363 mi+17,099 mi
- 13/10/2022120,140 mi+777 mi
- 30/10/2023135,083 mi+14,943 mi
- 10/10/2024145,513 mi+10,430 mi
Average of roughly 14,570 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YS56 ETR 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 ETR) between October 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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