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 Petrol 2000cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 158,566 miles on the clock, averaging 7,775 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.
MOT & Mileage History for RE06 XEG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 158,566 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,537 |
| Average per year | 7,775 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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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.
High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RE06 XEG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 2000cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 06 — March 2006 to August 2006 |
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About RE06 XEG
What car is RE06 XEG?
RE06 XEG is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.
What is the mileage of RE06 XEG?
The last recorded mileage for RE06 XEG was 158,566 miles, recorded on 1 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE06 XEG passed its MOT?
RE06 XEG has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 Sep 2025.
Is RE06 XEG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE06 XEG is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is RE06 XEG?
RE06 XEG is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.