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OE55 RZJ

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 187,738 miles on the clock, averaging 9,065 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 OE55 RZJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
187,738
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2009
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,065

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading187,738 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,140
Average per year9,065
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OE55 RZJ 30k70k109k148k188k '09'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,738 miles
Since last MOT+3,140 miles
PASS
Mileage184,598 miles
Since last MOT+6,502 miles
PASS
Mileage178,096 miles
Since last MOT+5,813 miles
PASS
Mileage172,283 miles
Since last MOT+7,085 miles
PASS
Mileage165,198 miles
Since last MOT+7,438 miles
PASS
Mileage157,760 miles
Since last MOT+16,736 miles
PASS
Mileage141,024 miles
Since last MOT+11,483 miles
PASS
Mileage129,541 miles
Since last MOT+9,879 miles
PASS
Mileage119,662 miles
Since last MOT+24,300 miles
PASS
Mileage95,362 miles
Since last MOT+18,642 miles
PASS
Mileage76,720 miles
Since last MOT+12,824 miles
PASS
Mileage63,896 miles
Since last MOT+14,092 miles
PASS
Mileage49,804 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,802 miles
Since last MOT+8,518 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,284 miles
Since last MOT+10,860 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,424 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

RegistrationOE55 RZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeOE — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About OE55 RZJ

What car is OE55 RZJ?

OE55 RZJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2006.

What is the mileage of OE55 RZJ?

The last recorded mileage for OE55 RZJ was 187,738 miles, recorded on 21 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OE55 RZJ passed its MOT?

OE55 RZJ has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Jul 2026.

Is OE55 RZJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OE55 RZJ 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 OE55 RZJ?

OE55 RZJ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.