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SO06 SZU

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 165,533 miles on the clock, averaging 7,326 miles per year, below 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 SO06 SZU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
165,533
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,326

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

Below average
Latest reading165,533 miles
Reading date
Miles last year36
Average per year7,326
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO06 SZU 43k73k104k135k166k '09'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,533 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
PASS
Mileage165,497 miles
Since last MOT+1,090 miles
PASS
Mileage164,407 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,405 miles
Since last MOT+4,384 miles
PASS
Mileage160,021 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,013 miles
Since last MOT+6,972 miles
PASS
Mileage153,041 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,041 miles
Since last MOT+10,245 miles
PASS
Mileage142,796 miles
Since last MOT+1,952 miles
PASS
Mileage140,844 miles
Since last MOT+16,461 miles
PASS
Mileage124,383 miles
Since last MOT+8,479 miles
PASS
Mileage115,904 miles
Since last MOT+7,557 miles
PASS
Mileage108,347 miles
Since last MOT+6,330 miles
PASS
Mileage102,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,017 miles
Since last MOT+10,491 miles
PASS
Mileage91,526 miles
Since last MOT+8,237 miles
PASS
Mileage83,289 miles
Since last MOT+8,073 miles
PASS
Mileage75,216 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,214 miles
Since last MOT+11,230 miles
PASS
Mileage63,984 miles
Since last MOT+8,893 miles
PASS
Mileage55,091 miles
Since last MOT+12,368 miles
PASS
Mileage42,723 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

RegistrationSO06 SZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About SO06 SZU

What car is SO06 SZU?

SO06 SZU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.

What is the mileage of SO06 SZU?

The last recorded mileage for SO06 SZU was 165,533 miles, recorded on 20 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO06 SZU passed its MOT?

SO06 SZU has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Apr 2026.

Is SO06 SZU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO06 SZU 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 SO06 SZU?

SO06 SZU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.