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RO06 TWN

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 197,351 miles on the clock, averaging 13,707 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 TWN

MOT Status
Due date passed
197,351
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
13,707

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 reading197,351 miles
Reading date
Miles last year47
Average per year13,707
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO06 TWN 34k75k116k157k197k '09'21'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage197,351 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,304 miles
Since last MOT+15,199 miles
PASS
Mileage182,105 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage182,105 miles
Since last MOT+12,341 miles
PASS
Mileage169,764 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,761 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,727 miles
Since last MOT+15,950 miles
PASS
Mileage153,777 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,777 miles
Since last MOT+18,269 miles
PASS
Mileage135,508 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,508 miles
Since last MOT+17,441 miles
PASS
Mileage118,067 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,066 miles
Since last MOT+14,371 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,695 miles
Since last MOT+9,132 miles
PASS
Mileage94,563 miles
Since last MOT+6,021 miles
PASS
Mileage88,542 miles
Since last MOT+24,767 miles
PASS
Mileage63,775 miles
Since last MOT+16,509 miles
PASS
Mileage47,266 miles
Since last MOT+3,932 miles
PASS
Mileage43,334 miles
Since last MOT+9,195 miles
PASS
Mileage34,139 miles

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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 TWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About RO06 TWN

What car is RO06 TWN?

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

What is the mileage of RO06 TWN?

The last recorded mileage for RO06 TWN was 197,351 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO06 TWN passed its MOT?

RO06 TWN has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2021.

Is RO06 TWN ULEZ compliant?

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

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