2006 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · YX06 CWW
2006 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 129,428 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,428 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX06 CWW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 129,428 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX06 CWW 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 (YX06 CWW) between April 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 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: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YX06 CWW Mileage History
- 03/04/2024123,488 mi
- 03/04/2024123,488 mi
- 10/09/2025124,433 mi+945 mi
- 11/09/2025124,433 mi
- 27/08/2026129,428 mi+4,995 mi
Average of roughly 2,476 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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