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RJ06 WCV

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 175,619 miles on the clock, averaging 10,542 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 WCV

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,619
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2009
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,542

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading175,619 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,542
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ06 WCV 54k84k115k145k176k '09'20'15

Check RJ06 WCV

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,619 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,619 miles
Since last MOT+17,224 miles
PASS
Mileage158,395 miles
Since last MOT+23,853 miles
PASS
Mileage134,542 miles
Since last MOT+17,896 miles
PASS
Mileage116,646 miles
Since last MOT+11,149 miles
PASS
Mileage105,497 miles
Since last MOT+9,790 miles
PASS
Mileage95,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,707 miles
Since last MOT+5,218 miles
PASS
Mileage90,489 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,489 miles
Since last MOT+9,263 miles
PASS
Mileage81,226 miles
Since last MOT+4,240 miles
PASS
Mileage76,986 miles
Since last MOT+4,850 miles
PASS
Mileage72,136 miles
Since last MOT+4,779 miles
PASS
Mileage67,357 miles
Since last MOT+6,627 miles
PASS
Mileage60,730 miles
Since last MOT+6,854 miles
PASS
Mileage53,876 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,876 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 WCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About RJ06 WCV

What car is RJ06 WCV?

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

What is the mileage of RJ06 WCV?

The last recorded mileage for RJ06 WCV was 175,619 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ06 WCV passed its MOT?

RJ06 WCV has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2020.

Is RJ06 WCV ULEZ compliant?

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

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