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EO06 MDE

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 2000cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 171,846 miles on the clock, averaging 7,368 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for EO06 MDE

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,846
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,368

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 reading171,846 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,085
Average per year7,368
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO06 MDE 72k97k122k147k172k '09'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,846 miles
Since last MOT+8,085 miles
PASS
Mileage163,761 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,761 miles
Since last MOT+2,851 miles
PASS
Mileage160,910 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,910 miles
Since last MOT+11,095 miles
PASS
Mileage149,815 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,814 miles
Since last MOT+7,743 miles
PASS
Mileage142,071 miles
Since last MOT+4,989 miles
PASS
Mileage137,082 miles
Since last MOT+2,308 miles
PASS
Mileage134,774 miles
Since last MOT+4,381 miles
PASS
Mileage130,393 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,393 miles
Since last MOT+6,870 miles
PASS
Mileage123,523 miles
Since last MOT+7,860 miles
PASS
Mileage115,663 miles
Since last MOT+10,322 miles
PASS
Mileage105,341 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,341 miles
Since last MOT+7,867 miles
PASS
Mileage97,474 miles
Since last MOT+7,613 miles
PASS
Mileage89,861 miles
Since last MOT+18,054 miles
PASS
Mileage71,807 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,807 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 MDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About EO06 MDE

What car is EO06 MDE?

EO06 MDE is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2006.

What is the mileage of EO06 MDE?

The last recorded mileage for EO06 MDE was 171,846 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO06 MDE passed its MOT?

EO06 MDE has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2022.

Is EO06 MDE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO06 MDE is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is EO06 MDE?

EO06 MDE is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.