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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 159,875 miles on the clock, averaging 7,069 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 GR06 KYE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 159,875 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,914 |
| Average per year | 7,069 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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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
| Registration | GR06 KYE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GR — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 06 — March 2006 to August 2006 |
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About GR06 KYE
What car is GR06 KYE?
GR06 KYE is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2006.
What is the mileage of GR06 KYE?
The last recorded mileage for GR06 KYE was 159,875 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GR06 KYE passed its MOT?
GR06 KYE has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2025.
Is GR06 KYE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GR06 KYE 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 GR06 KYE?
GR06 KYE is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.