Vehicle summary
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 156,086 miles on the clock, averaging 8,960 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 EO06 WXU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 156,086 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,816 |
| Average per year | 8,960 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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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
| Registration | EO06 WXU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EO — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 06 — March 2006 to August 2006 |
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About EO06 WXU
What car is EO06 WXU?
EO06 WXU is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2006.
What is the mileage of EO06 WXU?
The last recorded mileage for EO06 WXU was 156,086 miles, recorded on 28 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EO06 WXU passed its MOT?
EO06 WXU has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Mar 2017.
Is EO06 WXU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO06 WXU 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 EO06 WXU?
EO06 WXU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.