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 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 144,056 miles on the clock, averaging 8,233 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 SY06 NEO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 144,056 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,977 |
| Average per year | 8,233 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SY06 NEO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 06 — March 2006 to August 2006 |
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About SY06 NEO
What car is SY06 NEO?
SY06 NEO is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2006.
What is the mileage of SY06 NEO?
The last recorded mileage for SY06 NEO was 144,056 miles, recorded on 30 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY06 NEO passed its MOT?
SY06 NEO has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Apr 2022.
Is SY06 NEO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY06 NEO 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 SY06 NEO?
SY06 NEO is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.