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OU06 KYA

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 179,478 miles on the clock, averaging 14,305 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 OU06 KYA

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,478
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2009
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
14,305

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading179,478 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,283
Average per year14,305
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU06 KYA 33k70k106k143k179k '09'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,478 miles
Since last MOT+9,283 miles
PASS
Mileage170,195 miles
Since last MOT+10,553 miles
PASS
Mileage159,642 miles
Since last MOT+9,816 miles
PASS
Mileage149,826 miles
Since last MOT+8,200 miles
PASS
Mileage141,626 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,626 miles
Since last MOT+5,836 miles
PASS
Mileage135,790 miles
Since last MOT+16,545 miles
PASS
Mileage119,245 miles
Since last MOT+26,214 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+22,856 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+23,510 miles
PASS
Mileage46,665 miles
Since last MOT+13,585 miles
PASS
Mileage33,080 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

RegistrationOU06 KYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About OU06 KYA

What car is OU06 KYA?

OU06 KYA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2006.

What is the mileage of OU06 KYA?

The last recorded mileage for OU06 KYA was 179,478 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU06 KYA passed its MOT?

OU06 KYA has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 17 Sep 2019.

Is OU06 KYA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU06 KYA 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 OU06 KYA?

OU06 KYA is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.