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BT06 EAJ

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
ColourRed
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 1900cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 121,495 miles on the clock, averaging 7,786 miles per year, around 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 BT06 EAJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,495
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2009
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,786

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading121,495 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,916
Average per year7,786
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BT06 EAJ 38k59k80k101k121k '09'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,495 miles
Since last MOT+5,916 miles
PASS
Mileage115,579 miles
Since last MOT+6,710 miles
PASS
Mileage108,869 miles
Since last MOT+8,271 miles
PASS
Mileage100,598 miles
Since last MOT+8,855 miles
PASS
Mileage91,743 miles
Since last MOT+3,284 miles
PASS
Mileage88,459 miles
Since last MOT+5,331 miles
PASS
Mileage83,128 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,128 miles
Since last MOT+4,488 miles
PASS
Mileage78,640 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,639 miles
Since last MOT+5,980 miles
PASS
Mileage72,659 miles
Since last MOT+13,102 miles
PASS
Mileage59,557 miles
Since last MOT+10,577 miles
PASS
Mileage48,980 miles
Since last MOT+10,543 miles
PASS
Mileage38,437 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

RegistrationBT06 EAJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About BT06 EAJ

What car is BT06 EAJ?

BT06 EAJ is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2006.

What is the mileage of BT06 EAJ?

The last recorded mileage for BT06 EAJ was 121,495 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT06 EAJ passed its MOT?

BT06 EAJ has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Jan 2020.

Is BT06 EAJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT06 EAJ 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 BT06 EAJ?

BT06 EAJ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.