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AV06 XWM

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 81,753 miles on the clock, averaging 3,996 miles per year, well below 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 XWM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
81,753
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,996

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading81,753 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,047
Average per year3,996
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV06 XWM 16k32k49k65k82k '09'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,753 miles
Since last MOT+9,047 miles
PASS
Mileage72,706 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,701 miles
Since last MOT+10,421 miles
PASS
Mileage62,280 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,278 miles
Since last MOT+6,933 miles
PASS
Mileage55,345 miles
Since last MOT+3,005 miles
PASS
Mileage52,340 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,333 miles
Since last MOT+3,182 miles
PASS
Mileage49,151 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,151 miles
Since last MOT+3,929 miles
PASS
Mileage45,222 miles
Since last MOT+3,093 miles
PASS
Mileage42,129 miles
Since last MOT+2,427 miles
PASS
Mileage39,702 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,702 miles
Since last MOT+3,130 miles
PASS
Mileage36,572 miles
Since last MOT+3,217 miles
PASS
Mileage33,355 miles
Since last MOT+3,396 miles
PASS
Mileage29,959 miles
Since last MOT+3,482 miles
PASS
Mileage26,477 miles
Since last MOT+2,134 miles
PASS
Mileage24,343 miles
Since last MOT+2,423 miles
PASS
Mileage21,920 miles
Since last MOT+2,793 miles
PASS
Mileage19,127 miles
Since last MOT+3,590 miles
PASS
Mileage15,537 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 XWM
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 XWM

What car is AV06 XWM?

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

What is the mileage of AV06 XWM?

The last recorded mileage for AV06 XWM was 81,753 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV06 XWM passed its MOT?

AV06 XWM has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2026.

Is AV06 XWM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV06 XWM 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 XWM?

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