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RF06 YJX

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
ColourBlack
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 1900cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 185,257 miles on the clock, averaging 9,358 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 YJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,257
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2009
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,358

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading185,257 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,463
Average per year9,358
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF06 YJX 74k102k130k158k185k '09'21'16

Check RF06 YJX

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage185,257 miles
Since last MOT+5,463 miles
PASS
Mileage179,794 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,794 miles
Since last MOT+9,425 miles
PASS
Mileage170,369 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,369 miles
Since last MOT+10,571 miles
PASS
Mileage159,798 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,798 miles
Since last MOT+15,637 miles
PASS
Mileage144,161 miles
Since last MOT+12,489 miles
PASS
Mileage131,672 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,672 miles
Since last MOT+13,245 miles
PASS
Mileage118,427 miles
Since last MOT+8,186 miles
PASS
Mileage110,241 miles
Since last MOT+4,629 miles
PASS
Mileage105,612 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,612 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,612 miles
Since last MOT+5,151 miles
PASS
Mileage100,461 miles
Since last MOT+10,440 miles
PASS
Mileage90,021 miles
Since last MOT+15,528 miles
PASS
Mileage74,493 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 YJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About RF06 YJX

What car is RF06 YJX?

RF06 YJX is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.

What is the mileage of RF06 YJX?

The last recorded mileage for RF06 YJX was 185,257 miles, recorded on 18 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF06 YJX passed its MOT?

RF06 YJX has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 18 May 2021.

Is RF06 YJX ULEZ compliant?

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

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