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SH06 XJP

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 216,237 miles on the clock, averaging 19,506 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 SH06 XJP

MOT Status
Due date passed
216,237
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2009
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
19,506

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 reading216,237 miles
Reading date
Average per year19,506
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SH06 XJP 66k103k141k179k216k '09'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage216,237 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage216,237 miles
Since last MOT+20,506 miles
PASS
Mileage195,731 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage195,731 miles
Since last MOT+22,541 miles
PASS
Mileage173,190 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,190 miles
Since last MOT+15,649 miles
PASS
Mileage157,541 miles
Since last MOT+16,021 miles
PASS
Mileage141,520 miles
Since last MOT+7,995 miles
PASS
Mileage133,525 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,525 miles
Since last MOT+16,873 miles
PASS
Mileage116,652 miles
Since last MOT+26,752 miles
PASS
Mileage89,900 miles
Since last MOT+24,332 miles
PASS
Mileage65,568 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

RegistrationSH06 XJP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About SH06 XJP

What car is SH06 XJP?

SH06 XJP is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2006.

What is the mileage of SH06 XJP?

The last recorded mileage for SH06 XJP was 216,237 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH06 XJP passed its MOT?

SH06 XJP has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2017.

Is SH06 XJP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH06 XJP 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 SH06 XJP?

SH06 XJP is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.