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KM06 RKO

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 133,020 miles on the clock, averaging 8,190 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 KM06 RKO

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,020
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,190

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading133,020 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,787
Average per year8,190
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KM06 RKO 32k57k83k108k133k '09'21'16

Check KM06 RKO

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage133,020 miles
Since last MOT+11,787 miles
PASS
Mileage121,233 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,233 miles
Since last MOT+10,789 miles
PASS
Mileage110,444 miles
Since last MOT+9,376 miles
PASS
Mileage101,068 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,068 miles
Since last MOT+4,668 miles
PASS
Mileage96,400 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,400 miles
Since last MOT+2,109 miles
PASS
Mileage94,291 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,290 miles
Since last MOT+5,651 miles
PASS
Mileage88,639 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,639 miles
Since last MOT+7,468 miles
PASS
Mileage81,171 miles
Since last MOT+8,182 miles
PASS
Mileage72,989 miles
Since last MOT+9,882 miles
PASS
Mileage63,107 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,107 miles
Since last MOT+7,690 miles
PASS
Mileage55,417 miles
Since last MOT+10,429 miles
PASS
Mileage44,988 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,988 miles
Since last MOT+12,759 miles
PASS
Mileage32,229 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

RegistrationKM06 RKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeKM — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About KM06 RKO

What car is KM06 RKO?

KM06 RKO is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2006.

What is the mileage of KM06 RKO?

The last recorded mileage for KM06 RKO was 133,020 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KM06 RKO passed its MOT?

KM06 RKO has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 19 Oct 2021.

Is KM06 RKO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KM06 RKO 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 KM06 RKO?

KM06 RKO is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.