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PK06 XTS

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 179,125 miles on the clock, averaging 8,458 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 PK06 XTS

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,125
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2009
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,458

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading179,125 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,478
Average per year8,458
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PK06 XTS 40k75k110k144k179k '09'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage179,125 miles
Since last MOT+5,478 miles
PASS
Mileage173,647 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,647 miles
Since last MOT+12,598 miles
PASS
Mileage161,049 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,049 miles
Since last MOT+101 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,948 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage142,475 miles
Since last MOT+4,256 miles
PASS
Mileage138,219 miles
Since last MOT+10,757 miles
PASS
Mileage127,462 miles
Since last MOT+12,757 miles
PASS
Mileage114,705 miles
Since last MOT+11,204 miles
PASS
Mileage103,501 miles
Since last MOT+9,338 miles
PASS
Mileage94,163 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,163 miles
Since last MOT+10,167 miles
PASS
Mileage83,996 miles
Since last MOT+5,717 miles
PASS
Mileage78,279 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,279 miles
Since last MOT+5,812 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,467 miles
Since last MOT+5,400 miles
PASS
Mileage67,067 miles
Since last MOT+8,571 miles
PASS
Mileage58,496 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,493 miles
Since last MOT+7,193 miles
PASS
Mileage51,300 miles
Since last MOT+11,326 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,974 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

RegistrationPK06 XTS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About PK06 XTS

What car is PK06 XTS?

PK06 XTS is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2006.

What is the mileage of PK06 XTS?

The last recorded mileage for PK06 XTS was 179,125 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK06 XTS passed its MOT?

PK06 XTS has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 3 Oct 2025.

Is PK06 XTS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PK06 XTS 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 PK06 XTS?

PK06 XTS is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.