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RO06 EKZ

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 261,789 miles on the clock, averaging 16,826 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 RO06 EKZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
261,789
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2009
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
16,826

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading261,789 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year16,826
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO06 EKZ 108k146k185k223k262k '09'18'13

Check RO06 EKZ

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage261,789 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage261,783 miles
Since last MOT+11,412 miles
PASS
Mileage250,371 miles
Since last MOT+10,561 miles
PASS
Mileage239,810 miles
Since last MOT+12,525 miles
PASS
Mileage227,285 miles
Since last MOT+10,475 miles
PASS
Mileage216,810 miles
Since last MOT+13,200 miles
PASS
Mileage203,610 miles
Since last MOT+299 miles
FAIL
Mileage203,311 miles
Since last MOT+15,604 miles
PASS
Mileage187,707 miles
Since last MOT+15,973 miles
PASS
Mileage171,734 miles
Since last MOT+25,411 miles
PASS
Mileage146,323 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,323 miles
Since last MOT+38,455 miles
PASS
Mileage107,868 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

RegistrationRO06 EKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About RO06 EKZ

What car is RO06 EKZ?

RO06 EKZ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.

What is the mileage of RO06 EKZ?

The last recorded mileage for RO06 EKZ was 261,789 miles, recorded on 14 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO06 EKZ passed its MOT?

RO06 EKZ has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 Jun 2018.

Is RO06 EKZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO06 EKZ 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 RO06 EKZ?

RO06 EKZ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.