Vehicle summary
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 158,583 miles on the clock, averaging 8,314 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 RO06 RVP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 158,583 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,396 |
| Average per year | 8,314 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RO06 RVP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RO — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 06 — March 2006 to August 2006 |
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About RO06 RVP
What car is RO06 RVP?
RO06 RVP is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.
What is the mileage of RO06 RVP?
The last recorded mileage for RO06 RVP was 158,583 miles, recorded on 7 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RO06 RVP passed its MOT?
RO06 RVP has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 May 2025.
Is RO06 RVP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO06 RVP 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 RVP?
RO06 RVP is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.