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GL06 WBX

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 151,540 miles on the clock, averaging 9,038 miles per year, above 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 GL06 WBX

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,540
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,038

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading151,540 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,038
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL06 WBX 38k67k95k123k152k '09'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,540 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,540 miles
Since last MOT+7,268 miles
PASS
Mileage144,272 miles
Since last MOT+5,860 miles
PASS
Mileage138,412 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,412 miles
Since last MOT+4,542 miles
PASS
Mileage133,870 miles
Since last MOT+12,503 miles
PASS
Mileage121,367 miles
Since last MOT+14,385 miles
PASS
Mileage106,982 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,982 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,934 miles
Since last MOT+2,231 miles
PASS
Mileage104,703 miles
Since last MOT+2,281 miles
PASS
Mileage102,422 miles
Since last MOT+5,292 miles
PASS
Mileage97,130 miles
Since last MOT+3,344 miles
PASS
Mileage93,786 miles
Since last MOT+7,989 miles
PASS
Mileage85,797 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,797 miles
Since last MOT+14,889 miles
PASS
Mileage70,908 miles
Since last MOT+17,642 miles
PASS
Mileage53,266 miles
Since last MOT+14,944 miles
PASS
Mileage38,322 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

RegistrationGL06 WBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About GL06 WBX

What car is GL06 WBX?

GL06 WBX is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2006.

What is the mileage of GL06 WBX?

The last recorded mileage for GL06 WBX was 151,540 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL06 WBX passed its MOT?

GL06 WBX has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2022.

Is GL06 WBX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL06 WBX 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 GL06 WBX?

GL06 WBX is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.