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SL06 GOP

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
ColourRed
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 1900cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 131,020 miles on the clock, averaging 8,788 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 SL06 GOP

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,020
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2009
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,788

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading131,020 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,557
Average per year8,788
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL06 GOP 19k47k75k103k131k '09'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,020 miles
Since last MOT+4,557 miles
PASS
Mileage126,463 miles
Since last MOT+7,536 miles
PASS
Mileage118,927 miles
Since last MOT+116 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,811 miles
Since last MOT+8,135 miles
PASS
Mileage110,676 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,676 miles
Since last MOT+13,567 miles
PASS
Mileage97,109 miles
Since last MOT+12,198 miles
PASS
Mileage84,911 miles
Since last MOT+11,783 miles
PASS
Mileage73,128 miles
Since last MOT+6,221 miles
PASS
Mileage66,907 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,907 miles
Since last MOT+6,978 miles
PASS
Mileage59,929 miles
Since last MOT+9,551 miles
PASS
Mileage50,378 miles
Since last MOT+8,905 miles
PASS
Mileage41,473 miles
Since last MOT+8,948 miles
PASS
Mileage32,525 miles
Since last MOT+13,402 miles
PASS
Mileage19,123 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

RegistrationSL06 GOP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About SL06 GOP

What car is SL06 GOP?

SL06 GOP is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.

What is the mileage of SL06 GOP?

The last recorded mileage for SL06 GOP was 131,020 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL06 GOP passed its MOT?

SL06 GOP has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2021.

Is SL06 GOP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL06 GOP 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 SL06 GOP?

SL06 GOP is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.