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RJ06 UHT

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 156,670 miles on the clock, averaging 7,214 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 UHT

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,670
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
7,214

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading156,670 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,758
Average per year7,214
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ06 UHT 70k92k114k135k157k '09'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage156,670 miles
Since last MOT+7,758 miles
PASS
Mileage148,912 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,910 miles
Since last MOT+6,863 miles
PASS
Mileage142,047 miles
Since last MOT+4,735 miles
PASS
Mileage137,312 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,311 miles
Since last MOT+3,559 miles
PASS
Mileage133,752 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,750 miles
Since last MOT+5,282 miles
PASS
Mileage128,468 miles
Since last MOT+4,149 miles
PASS
Mileage124,319 miles
Since last MOT+5,135 miles
PASS
Mileage119,184 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,184 miles
Since last MOT+11,924 miles
PASS
Mileage107,260 miles
Since last MOT+11,298 miles
PASS
Mileage95,962 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,962 miles
Since last MOT+9,173 miles
PASS
Mileage86,789 miles
Since last MOT+8,457 miles
PASS
Mileage78,332 miles
Since last MOT+7,978 miles
PASS
Mileage70,354 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 UHT
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 UHT

What car is RJ06 UHT?

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

What is the mileage of RJ06 UHT?

The last recorded mileage for RJ06 UHT was 156,670 miles, recorded on 23 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ06 UHT passed its MOT?

RJ06 UHT has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 23 Jun 2021.

Is RJ06 UHT ULEZ compliant?

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

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