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RJ06 RSZ

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 121,065 miles on the clock, averaging 6,245 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 RJ06 RSZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,065
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,245

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading121,065 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,304
Average per year6,245
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ06 RSZ 30k53k76k98k121k '09'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,065 miles
Since last MOT+13,304 miles
PASS
Mileage107,761 miles
Since last MOT+8,203 miles
PASS
Mileage99,558 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,557 miles
Since last MOT+1,041 miles
PASS
Mileage98,516 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,487 miles
Since last MOT+2,650 miles
PASS
Mileage95,837 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,837 miles
Since last MOT+2,509 miles
PASS
Mileage93,328 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,361 miles
Since last MOT+3,241 miles
PASS
Mileage90,120 miles
Since last MOT+3,017 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,271 miles
PASS
Mileage83,832 miles
Since last MOT+1,274 miles
PASS
Mileage82,558 miles
Since last MOT+5,574 miles
PASS
Mileage76,984 miles
Since last MOT+6,217 miles
PASS
Mileage70,767 miles
Since last MOT+7,329 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+11,399 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+13,133 miles
PASS
Mileage38,906 miles
Since last MOT+8,852 miles
PASS
Mileage30,054 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

RegistrationRJ06 RSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About RJ06 RSZ

What car is RJ06 RSZ?

RJ06 RSZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.

What is the mileage of RJ06 RSZ?

The last recorded mileage for RJ06 RSZ was 121,065 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ06 RSZ passed its MOT?

RJ06 RSZ has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Nov 2023.

Is RJ06 RSZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ06 RSZ 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 RJ06 RSZ?

RJ06 RSZ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.