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RJ06 TXC

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 177,123 miles on the clock, averaging 11,104 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 RJ06 TXC

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,123
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
11,104

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading177,123 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,104
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ06 TXC 42k76k110k143k177k '09'21'16

Check RJ06 TXC

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,123 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,123 miles
Since last MOT+4,703 miles
PASS
Mileage172,420 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,420 miles
Since last MOT+13,613 miles
PASS
Mileage158,807 miles
Since last MOT+9,209 miles
PASS
Mileage149,598 miles
Since last MOT+16,193 miles
PASS
Mileage133,405 miles
Since last MOT+171 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,234 miles
Since last MOT+454 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,780 miles
Since last MOT+10,502 miles
PASS
Mileage122,278 miles
Since last MOT+8,148 miles
PASS
Mileage114,130 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,128 miles
Since last MOT+8,672 miles
PASS
Mileage105,456 miles
Since last MOT+8,022 miles
PASS
Mileage97,434 miles
Since last MOT+9,035 miles
PASS
Mileage88,399 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,391 miles
Since last MOT+8,450 miles
PASS
Mileage79,941 miles
Since last MOT+7,244 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,697 miles
Since last MOT+30,802 miles
PASS
Mileage41,895 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 TXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About RJ06 TXC

What car is RJ06 TXC?

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

What is the mileage of RJ06 TXC?

The last recorded mileage for RJ06 TXC was 177,123 miles, recorded on 12 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ06 TXC passed its MOT?

RJ06 TXC has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Jul 2021.

Is RJ06 TXC ULEZ compliant?

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

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