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RJ06 UHV

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 115,070 miles on the clock, averaging 7,885 miles per year, around 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 UHV

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,070
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2009
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,885

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading115,070 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,321
Average per year7,885
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ06 UHV 22k45k69k92k115k '09'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,070 miles
Since last MOT+3,321 miles
PASS
Mileage111,749 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,749 miles
Since last MOT+2,554 miles
PASS
Mileage109,195 miles
Since last MOT+6,314 miles
PASS
Mileage102,881 miles
Since last MOT+653 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,228 miles
Since last MOT+8,764 miles
PASS
Mileage93,464 miles
Since last MOT+443 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,021 miles
Since last MOT+9,393 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,628 miles
Since last MOT+7,098 miles
PASS
Mileage76,530 miles
Since last MOT+11,071 miles
PASS
Mileage65,459 miles
Since last MOT+192 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,267 miles
Since last MOT+9,172 miles
PASS
Mileage56,095 miles
Since last MOT+13,404 miles
PASS
Mileage42,691 miles
Since last MOT+11,812 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,879 miles
Since last MOT+8,793 miles
PASS
Mileage22,086 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 UHV
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 UHV

What car is RJ06 UHV?

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

What is the mileage of RJ06 UHV?

The last recorded mileage for RJ06 UHV was 115,070 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ06 UHV passed its MOT?

RJ06 UHV has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2021.

Is RJ06 UHV ULEZ compliant?

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

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