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SO06 TBY

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 196,648 miles on the clock, averaging 15,083 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO06 TBY

MOT Status
Due date passed
196,648
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2009
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
15,083

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading196,648 miles
Reading date
Average per year15,083
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO06 TBY 35k75k116k156k197k '09'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage196,648 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage196,648 miles
Since last MOT+8,541 miles
PASS
Mileage188,107 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage188,107 miles
Since last MOT+9,689 miles
PASS
Mileage178,418 miles
Since last MOT+11,787 miles
PASS
Mileage166,631 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,631 miles
Since last MOT+16,080 miles
PASS
Mileage150,551 miles
Since last MOT+29,095 miles
PASS
Mileage121,456 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,456 miles
Since last MOT+4,888 miles
PASS
Mileage116,568 miles
Since last MOT+815 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,753 miles
Since last MOT+24,923 miles
PASS
Mileage90,830 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,830 miles
Since last MOT+14,432 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,398 miles
Since last MOT+13,959 miles
PASS
Mileage62,439 miles
Since last MOT+42,750 miles
PASS
Mileage19,689 miles
PASS
Mileage34,968 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 TBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About SO06 TBY

What car is SO06 TBY?

SO06 TBY is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.

What is the mileage of SO06 TBY?

The last recorded mileage for SO06 TBY was 196,648 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO06 TBY passed its MOT?

SO06 TBY has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Mar 2020.

Is SO06 TBY ULEZ compliant?

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

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