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RO06 USM

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourGrey
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 2000cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 14 (52% pass rate). It has 171,585 miles on the clock, averaging 9,102 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RO06 USM

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,585
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2009
52%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 14 failed

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

14

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
9,102

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 reading171,585 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12
Average per year9,102
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO06 USM 38k71k105k138k172k '09'23'17

Check RO06 USM

Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,585 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,573 miles
Since last MOT+5,397 miles
PASS
Mileage166,176 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,174 miles
Since last MOT+5,797 miles
PASS
Mileage160,377 miles
Since last MOT+5,546 miles
PASS
Mileage154,831 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,831 miles
Since last MOT+8,936 miles
PASS
Mileage145,895 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,893 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,884 miles
Since last MOT+126 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,758 miles
Since last MOT+8,998 miles
PASS
Mileage136,760 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,760 miles
Since last MOT+208 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,552 miles
Since last MOT+8,267 miles
PASS
Mileage128,285 miles
Since last MOT+173 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,112 miles
Since last MOT+7,868 miles
PASS
Mileage120,244 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,244 miles
Since last MOT+4,463 miles
PASS
Mileage115,781 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,747 miles
Since last MOT+6,559 miles
PASS
Mileage109,188 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,124 miles
Since last MOT+8,979 miles
PASS
Mileage100,145 miles
Since last MOT+14,338 miles
PASS
Mileage85,807 miles
Since last MOT+15,443 miles
PASS
Mileage70,364 miles
Since last MOT+12,928 miles
PASS
Mileage57,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,436 miles
Since last MOT+19,315 miles
PASS
Mileage38,121 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,121 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 USM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About RO06 USM

What car is RO06 USM?

RO06 USM is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.

What is the mileage of RO06 USM?

The last recorded mileage for RO06 USM was 171,585 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO06 USM passed its MOT?

RO06 USM has had 29 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (15 passes, 14 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2023.

Is RO06 USM ULEZ compliant?

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

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