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EA06 MZW

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
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 1900cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 155,439 miles on the clock, averaging 6,560 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 EA06 MZW

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,439
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,560

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

Below average
Latest reading155,439 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,560
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA06 MZW 59k83k107k131k155k '09'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,439 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,439 miles
Since last MOT+2,745 miles
PASS
Mileage152,694 miles
Since last MOT+1,910 miles
PASS
Mileage150,784 miles
Since last MOT+2,482 miles
PASS
Mileage148,302 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,302 miles
Since last MOT+4,348 miles
PASS
Mileage143,954 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,954 miles
Since last MOT+5,778 miles
PASS
Mileage138,176 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,141 miles
Since last MOT+3,343 miles
PASS
Mileage134,798 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,798 miles
Since last MOT+4,090 miles
PASS
Mileage130,708 miles
Since last MOT+6,578 miles
PASS
Mileage124,130 miles
Since last MOT+9,950 miles
PASS
Mileage114,180 miles
Since last MOT+9,747 miles
PASS
Mileage104,433 miles
Since last MOT+10,223 miles
PASS
Mileage94,210 miles
Since last MOT+12,714 miles
PASS
Mileage81,496 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,496 miles
Since last MOT+12,698 miles
PASS
Mileage68,798 miles
Since last MOT+9,575 miles
PASS
Mileage59,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,223 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

RegistrationEA06 MZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About EA06 MZW

What car is EA06 MZW?

EA06 MZW is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2006.

What is the mileage of EA06 MZW?

The last recorded mileage for EA06 MZW was 155,439 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA06 MZW passed its MOT?

EA06 MZW has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 17 Nov 2023.

Is EA06 MZW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA06 MZW 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 EA06 MZW?

EA06 MZW is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.