Vehicle summary
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 170,985 miles on the clock, averaging 12,763 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO06 YOW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 170,985 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,165 |
| Average per year | 12,763 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO06 YOW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 06 — March 2006 to August 2006 |
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About SO06 YOW
What car is SO06 YOW?
SO06 YOW is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.
What is the mileage of SO06 YOW?
The last recorded mileage for SO06 YOW was 170,985 miles, recorded on 8 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO06 YOW passed its MOT?
SO06 YOW has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 Jun 2019.
Is SO06 YOW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO06 YOW 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 YOW?
SO06 YOW is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.