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AV06 WSW

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2006 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 140,505 miles on the clock, averaging 9,498 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for AV06 WSW

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,505
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,498

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading140,505 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,594
Average per year9,498
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV06 WSW 35k61k88k114k141k '09'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,505 miles
Since last MOT+6,594 miles
PASS
Mileage133,911 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,911 miles
Since last MOT+6,765 miles
PASS
Mileage127,146 miles
Since last MOT+5,838 miles
PASS
Mileage121,308 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,308 miles
Since last MOT+8,872 miles
PASS
Mileage112,436 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,435 miles
Since last MOT+8,407 miles
PASS
Mileage104,028 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,028 miles
Since last MOT+8,957 miles
PASS
Mileage95,071 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,071 miles
Since last MOT+12,186 miles
PASS
Mileage82,885 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,885 miles
Since last MOT+11,649 miles
PASS
Mileage71,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,236 miles
Since last MOT+7,019 miles
PASS
Mileage64,217 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,217 miles
Since last MOT+13,260 miles
PASS
Mileage50,957 miles
Since last MOT+16,186 miles
PASS
Mileage34,771 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 WSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About AV06 WSW

What car is AV06 WSW?

AV06 WSW is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2006.

What is the mileage of AV06 WSW?

The last recorded mileage for AV06 WSW was 140,505 miles, recorded on 23 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV06 WSW passed its MOT?

AV06 WSW has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 23 Jun 2020.

Is AV06 WSW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV06 WSW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AV06 WSW?

AV06 WSW is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.