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RJ06 WDA

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 193,020 miles on the clock, averaging 8,584 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 WDA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
193,020
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2009
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
8,584

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading193,020 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year8,584
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ06 WDA 49k85k121k157k193k '09'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage193,020 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage193,015 miles
Since last MOT+8,861 miles
PASS
Mileage184,154 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,150 miles
Since last MOT+6,748 miles
PASS
Mileage177,402 miles
Since last MOT+7,158 miles
PASS
Mileage170,244 miles
Since last MOT+7,271 miles
PASS
Mileage162,973 miles
Since last MOT+3,812 miles
PASS
Mileage159,161 miles
Since last MOT+3,275 miles
PASS
Mileage155,886 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,881 miles
Since last MOT+4,324 miles
PASS
Mileage151,557 miles
Since last MOT+9,819 miles
PASS
Mileage141,738 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,738 miles
Since last MOT+10,911 miles
PASS
Mileage130,827 miles
Since last MOT+10,907 miles
PASS
Mileage119,920 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,920 miles
Since last MOT+13,439 miles
PASS
Mileage106,481 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,481 miles
Since last MOT+10,612 miles
PASS
Mileage95,869 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,869 miles
Since last MOT+9,558 miles
PASS
Mileage86,311 miles
Since last MOT+10,669 miles
PASS
Mileage75,642 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,642 miles
Since last MOT+11,166 miles
PASS
Mileage64,476 miles
Since last MOT+10,509 miles
PASS
Mileage53,967 miles
Since last MOT+5,061 miles
PASS
Mileage48,906 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 WDA
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 WDA

What car is RJ06 WDA?

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

What is the mileage of RJ06 WDA?

The last recorded mileage for RJ06 WDA was 193,020 miles, recorded on 13 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ06 WDA passed its MOT?

RJ06 WDA has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 May 2026.

Is RJ06 WDA ULEZ compliant?

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

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