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VE06 GGU

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 187,147 miles on the clock, averaging 7,519 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 VE06 GGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
187,147
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,519

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading187,147 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year7,519
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VE06 GGU 85k110k136k162k187k '09'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,147 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,137 miles
Since last MOT+6,352 miles
PASS
Mileage180,785 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,778 miles
Since last MOT+6,878 miles
PASS
Mileage173,900 miles
Since last MOT+6,965 miles
PASS
Mileage166,935 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,900 miles
Since last MOT+5,494 miles
PASS
Mileage161,406 miles
Since last MOT+6,468 miles
PASS
Mileage154,938 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,938 miles
Since last MOT+7,679 miles
PASS
Mileage147,259 miles
Since last MOT+10,670 miles
PASS
Mileage136,589 miles
Since last MOT+11,467 miles
PASS
Mileage125,122 miles
Since last MOT+9,326 miles
PASS
Mileage115,796 miles
Since last MOT+5,884 miles
PASS
Mileage109,912 miles
Since last MOT+114 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,798 miles
Since last MOT+8,091 miles
PASS
Mileage101,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,707 miles
Since last MOT+10,138 miles
PASS
Mileage91,569 miles
Since last MOT+6,839 miles
PASS
Mileage84,730 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

RegistrationVE06 GGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About VE06 GGU

What car is VE06 GGU?

VE06 GGU is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2006.

What is the mileage of VE06 GGU?

The last recorded mileage for VE06 GGU was 187,147 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE06 GGU passed its MOT?

VE06 GGU has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2023.

Is VE06 GGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE06 GGU 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 VE06 GGU?

VE06 GGU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.