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SM06 LWA

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 2000cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 109,319 miles on the clock, averaging 4,723 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for SM06 LWA

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,319
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2009
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,723

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading109,319 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,295
Average per year4,723
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM06 LWA 37k55k73k91k109k '09'24'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,319 miles
Since last MOT+3,295 miles
PASS
Mileage106,024 miles
Since last MOT+4,729 miles
PASS
Mileage101,295 miles
Since last MOT+2,793 miles
PASS
Mileage98,502 miles
Since last MOT+3,495 miles
PASS
Mileage95,007 miles
Since last MOT+2,732 miles
PASS
Mileage92,275 miles
Since last MOT+3,181 miles
PASS
Mileage89,094 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,093 miles
Since last MOT+4,373 miles
PASS
Mileage84,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,720 miles
Since last MOT+8,450 miles
PASS
Mileage76,270 miles
Since last MOT+5,874 miles
PASS
Mileage70,396 miles
Since last MOT+392 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,004 miles
Since last MOT+9,501 miles
PASS
Mileage60,503 miles
Since last MOT+5,341 miles
PASS
Mileage55,162 miles
Since last MOT+10,549 miles
PASS
Mileage44,613 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,613 miles
Since last MOT+7,295 miles
PASS
Mileage37,318 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.

High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 LWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About SM06 LWA

What car is SM06 LWA?

SM06 LWA is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.

What is the mileage of SM06 LWA?

The last recorded mileage for SM06 LWA was 109,319 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM06 LWA passed its MOT?

SM06 LWA has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Jul 2024.

Is SM06 LWA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM06 LWA is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is SM06 LWA?

SM06 LWA is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.