Vehicle summary
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 141,823 miles on the clock, averaging 12,362 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 RE06 PWU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 141,823 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 12,362 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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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
| Registration | RE06 PWU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 06 — March 2006 to August 2006 |
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About RE06 PWU
What car is RE06 PWU?
RE06 PWU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.
What is the mileage of RE06 PWU?
The last recorded mileage for RE06 PWU was 141,823 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE06 PWU passed its MOT?
RE06 PWU has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 26 Jun 2017.
Is RE06 PWU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE06 PWU 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 RE06 PWU?
RE06 PWU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.