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RF06 TNL

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 210,426 miles on the clock, averaging 10,454 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 RF06 TNL

MOT Status
Due date passed
210,426
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2009
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
10,454

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 reading210,426 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year10,454
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF06 TNL 90k120k150k180k210k '09'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage210,426 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage210,424 miles
Since last MOT+13,529 miles
PASS
Mileage196,895 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage196,891 miles
Since last MOT+16,158 miles
PASS
Mileage180,733 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,656 miles
Since last MOT+11,160 miles
PASS
Mileage169,496 miles
Since last MOT+10,956 miles
PASS
Mileage158,540 miles
Since last MOT+4,248 miles
PASS
Mileage154,292 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,212 miles
Since last MOT+7,086 miles
PASS
Mileage147,126 miles
Since last MOT+3,594 miles
PASS
Mileage143,532 miles
Since last MOT+5,381 miles
PASS
Mileage138,151 miles
Since last MOT+17,089 miles
PASS
Mileage121,062 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,061 miles
Since last MOT+15,141 miles
PASS
Mileage105,920 miles
Since last MOT+15,913 miles
PASS
Mileage90,007 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,007 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

RegistrationRF06 TNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About RF06 TNL

What car is RF06 TNL?

RF06 TNL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.

What is the mileage of RF06 TNL?

The last recorded mileage for RF06 TNL was 210,426 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF06 TNL passed its MOT?

RF06 TNL has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2020.

Is RF06 TNL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF06 TNL 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 RF06 TNL?

RF06 TNL is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.