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DA06 HVU

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 118,418 miles on the clock, averaging 8,032 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 DA06 HVU

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,418
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2009
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
8,032

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading118,418 miles
Reading date
Miles last year39,406
Average per year8,032
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DA06 HVU 44k62k81k100k118k '09'18'12

Check DA06 HVU

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,418 miles
Since last MOT+39,406 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,012 miles
Since last MOT+1,309 miles
PASS
Mileage77,703 miles
Since last MOT+3,654 miles
PASS
Mileage74,049 miles
Since last MOT+3,356 miles
PASS
Mileage70,693 miles
Since last MOT+320 miles
PASS
Mileage70,373 miles
Since last MOT+13,243 miles
PASS
Mileage57,130 miles
Since last MOT+13,492 miles
PASS
Mileage43,638 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

RegistrationDA06 HVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeDA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About DA06 HVU

What car is DA06 HVU?

DA06 HVU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2006.

What is the mileage of DA06 HVU?

The last recorded mileage for DA06 HVU was 118,418 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA06 HVU passed its MOT?

DA06 HVU has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 27 Sep 2018.

Is DA06 HVU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DA06 HVU 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 DA06 HVU?

DA06 HVU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.