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RJ06 XMF

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 189,457 miles on the clock, averaging 10,052 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 XMF

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,457
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2009
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
10,052

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading189,457 miles
Reading date
Miles last year617
Average per year10,052
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ06 XMF 44k80k117k153k189k '09'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,457 miles
Since last MOT+617 miles
FAIL
Mileage188,840 miles
Since last MOT+44,222 miles
PASS
Mileage144,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,618 miles
Since last MOT+358 miles
PASS
Mileage144,260 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,260 miles
Since last MOT+349 miles
PASS
Mileage143,911 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,905 miles
Since last MOT+4,430 miles
PASS
Mileage139,475 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,474 miles
Since last MOT+3,562 miles
PASS
Mileage135,912 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,912 miles
Since last MOT+4,598 miles
PASS
Mileage131,314 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,311 miles
Since last MOT+11,858 miles
PASS
Mileage119,453 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,452 miles
Since last MOT+11,982 miles
PASS
Mileage107,470 miles
Since last MOT+3,222 miles
PASS
Mileage104,248 miles
Since last MOT+1,590 miles
PASS
Mileage102,658 miles
Since last MOT+14,988 miles
PASS
Mileage87,670 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,670 miles
Since last MOT+20,113 miles
PASS
Mileage67,557 miles
Since last MOT+14,133 miles
PASS
Mileage53,424 miles
Since last MOT+9,631 miles
PASS
Mileage43,793 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 XMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About RJ06 XMF

What car is RJ06 XMF?

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

What is the mileage of RJ06 XMF?

The last recorded mileage for RJ06 XMF was 189,457 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ06 XMF passed its MOT?

RJ06 XMF has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2023.

Is RJ06 XMF ULEZ compliant?

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

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