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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 104,548 miles on the clock, averaging 5,890 miles per year, below 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 XDU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 104,548 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,890 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 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.
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 | RF06 XDU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RF — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 06 — March 2006 to August 2006 |
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About RF06 XDU
What car is RF06 XDU?
RF06 XDU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.
What is the mileage of RF06 XDU?
The last recorded mileage for RF06 XDU was 104,548 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RF06 XDU passed its MOT?
RF06 XDU has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2020.
Is RF06 XDU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF06 XDU 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 XDU?
RF06 XDU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.