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DG06 LJE

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Grey Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
ColourGrey
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 143,321 miles on the clock, averaging 7,318 miles per year, 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 DG06 LJE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
143,321
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2009
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,318

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading143,321 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,318
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG06 LJE 18k49k81k112k143k '09'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,321 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,321 miles
Since last MOT+6,854 miles
PASS
Mileage136,467 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,445 miles
Since last MOT+2,749 miles
PASS
Mileage133,696 miles
Since last MOT+9,370 miles
PASS
Mileage124,326 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,321 miles
Since last MOT+13,015 miles
PASS
Mileage111,306 miles
Since last MOT+117 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,189 miles
Since last MOT+12,733 miles
PASS
Mileage98,456 miles
Since last MOT+111 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,345 miles
Since last MOT+13,315 miles
PASS
Mileage85,030 miles
Since last MOT+61 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,969 miles
Since last MOT+19,682 miles
PASS
Mileage65,287 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,287 miles
Since last MOT+9,916 miles
PASS
Mileage55,371 miles
Since last MOT+6,204 miles
PASS
Mileage49,167 miles
Since last MOT+6,871 miles
PASS
Mileage42,296 miles
Since last MOT+5,007 miles
PASS
Mileage37,289 miles
Since last MOT+3,596 miles
PASS
Mileage33,693 miles
Since last MOT+2,770 miles
PASS
Mileage30,923 miles
Since last MOT+3,384 miles
PASS
Mileage27,539 miles
Since last MOT+4,306 miles
PASS
Mileage23,233 miles
Since last MOT+2,609 miles
PASS
Mileage20,624 miles
Since last MOT+2,883 miles
PASS
Mileage17,741 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

RegistrationDG06 LJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeDG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About DG06 LJE

What car is DG06 LJE?

DG06 LJE is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Chester in 2006.

What is the mileage of DG06 LJE?

The last recorded mileage for DG06 LJE was 143,321 miles, recorded on 22 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG06 LJE passed its MOT?

DG06 LJE has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 May 2026.

Is DG06 LJE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DG06 LJE 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 DG06 LJE?

DG06 LJE is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.