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LR06 SWO

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 152,758 miles on the clock, averaging 6,901 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 LR06 SWO

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,758
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2009
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,901

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading152,758 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,901
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR06 SWO 41k69k97k125k153k '09'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,758 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,757 miles
Since last MOT+13,848 miles
PASS
Mileage138,909 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,908 miles
Since last MOT+13,748 miles
PASS
Mileage125,160 miles
Since last MOT+212 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,948 miles
Since last MOT+6,582 miles
PASS
Mileage118,366 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,360 miles
Since last MOT+8,427 miles
PASS
Mileage109,933 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,932 miles
Since last MOT+9,060 miles
PASS
Mileage100,872 miles
Since last MOT+8,432 miles
PASS
Mileage92,440 miles
Since last MOT+4,738 miles
PASS
Mileage87,702 miles
Since last MOT+4,378 miles
PASS
Mileage83,324 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,324 miles
Since last MOT+5,232 miles
PASS
Mileage78,092 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,092 miles
Since last MOT+3,391 miles
PASS
Mileage74,701 miles
Since last MOT+5,217 miles
PASS
Mileage69,484 miles
Since last MOT+6,972 miles
PASS
Mileage62,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,512 miles
Since last MOT+6,449 miles
PASS
Mileage56,063 miles
Since last MOT+6,458 miles
PASS
Mileage49,605 miles
Since last MOT+3,583 miles
PASS
Mileage46,022 miles
Since last MOT+4,887 miles
PASS
Mileage41,135 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

RegistrationLR06 SWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About LR06 SWO

What car is LR06 SWO?

LR06 SWO is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2006.

What is the mileage of LR06 SWO?

The last recorded mileage for LR06 SWO was 152,758 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR06 SWO passed its MOT?

LR06 SWO has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2025.

Is LR06 SWO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR06 SWO 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 LR06 SWO?

LR06 SWO is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.