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RJ06 WCP

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 144,240 miles on the clock, averaging 2,732 miles per year, well 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 WCP

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,240
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
2,732

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

Low mileage
Latest reading144,240 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,216
Average per year2,732
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ06 WCP 102k112k123k134k144k '09'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,240 miles
Since last MOT+2,216 miles
PASS
Mileage142,024 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,024 miles
Since last MOT+2,017 miles
PASS
Mileage140,007 miles
Since last MOT+2,988 miles
PASS
Mileage137,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,019 miles
Since last MOT+2,995 miles
PASS
Mileage134,024 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,024 miles
Since last MOT+2,963 miles
PASS
Mileage131,061 miles
Since last MOT+2,306 miles
PASS
Mileage128,755 miles
Since last MOT+3,334 miles
PASS
Mileage125,421 miles
Since last MOT+3,249 miles
PASS
Mileage122,172 miles
Since last MOT+4,167 miles
PASS
Mileage118,005 miles
PASS
Mileage194,435 miles
Since last MOT+56,506 miles
PASS
Mileage137,929 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,929 miles
Since last MOT+22,864 miles
PASS
Mileage115,065 miles
Since last MOT+2,442 miles
PASS
Mileage112,623 miles
Since last MOT+1,570 miles
PASS
Mileage111,053 miles
Since last MOT+2,036 miles
PASS
Mileage109,017 miles
Since last MOT+3,216 miles
PASS
Mileage105,801 miles
Since last MOT+3,898 miles
PASS
Mileage101,903 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 WCP
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 WCP

What car is RJ06 WCP?

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

What is the mileage of RJ06 WCP?

The last recorded mileage for RJ06 WCP was 144,240 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ06 WCP passed its MOT?

RJ06 WCP has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2024.

Is RJ06 WCP ULEZ compliant?

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

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