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RJ06 YXG

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
ColourBlack
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 1900cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 205,443 miles on the clock, averaging 11,781 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 YXG

MOT Status
Due date passed
205,443
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
11,781

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 reading205,443 miles
Reading date
Miles last year28,044
Average per year11,781
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ06 YXG 50k89k128k167k205k '09'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage205,443 miles
Since last MOT+28,044 miles
PASS
Mileage177,399 miles
Since last MOT+3,576 miles
PASS
Mileage173,823 miles
Since last MOT+4,033 miles
PASS
Mileage169,790 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,790 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,789 miles
Since last MOT+18,549 miles
PASS
Mileage151,240 miles
Since last MOT+14,816 miles
PASS
Mileage136,424 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,423 miles
Since last MOT+9,813 miles
PASS
Mileage126,610 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,604 miles
Since last MOT+12,745 miles
PASS
Mileage113,859 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,859 miles
Since last MOT+11,151 miles
PASS
Mileage102,708 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,642 miles
Since last MOT+8,203 miles
PASS
Mileage94,439 miles
Since last MOT+8,122 miles
PASS
Mileage86,317 miles
Since last MOT+18,056 miles
PASS
Mileage68,261 miles
Since last MOT+5,400 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,861 miles
Since last MOT+12,564 miles
PASS
Mileage50,297 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 YXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About RJ06 YXG

What car is RJ06 YXG?

RJ06 YXG is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.

What is the mileage of RJ06 YXG?

The last recorded mileage for RJ06 YXG was 205,443 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ06 YXG passed its MOT?

RJ06 YXG has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Sep 2022.

Is RJ06 YXG ULEZ compliant?

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

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