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VF55 UTE

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 11 (61% pass rate). It has 185,249 miles on the clock, averaging 7,316 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 VF55 UTE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
185,249
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2009
61%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
7,316

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 reading185,249 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,316
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VF55 UTE 59k91k122k154k185k '09'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,249 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage185,248 miles
Since last MOT+7,785 miles
PASS
Mileage177,463 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,435 miles
Since last MOT+5,476 miles
PASS
Mileage171,959 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,951 miles
Since last MOT+3,795 miles
PASS
Mileage168,156 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,152 miles
Since last MOT+3,630 miles
PASS
Mileage164,522 miles
Since last MOT+4,051 miles
PASS
Mileage160,471 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,454 miles
Since last MOT+3,194 miles
PASS
Mileage157,260 miles
Since last MOT+6,268 miles
PASS
Mileage150,992 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,990 miles
Since last MOT+6,100 miles
PASS
Mileage144,890 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,882 miles
Since last MOT+15,823 miles
PASS
Mileage129,059 miles
Since last MOT+346 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,713 miles
Since last MOT+6,650 miles
PASS
Mileage122,063 miles
Since last MOT+8,722 miles
PASS
Mileage113,341 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,341 miles
Since last MOT+9,767 miles
PASS
Mileage103,574 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,574 miles
Since last MOT+8,416 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,158 miles
Since last MOT+10,826 miles
PASS
Mileage84,332 miles
Since last MOT+7,712 miles
PASS
Mileage76,620 miles
Since last MOT+9,385 miles
PASS
Mileage67,235 miles
Since last MOT+8,315 miles
PASS
Mileage58,920 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

RegistrationVF55 UTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeVF — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About VF55 UTE

What car is VF55 UTE?

VF55 UTE is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2006.

What is the mileage of VF55 UTE?

The last recorded mileage for VF55 UTE was 185,249 miles, recorded on 28 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VF55 UTE passed its MOT?

VF55 UTE has had 28 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (17 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 28 May 2026.

Is VF55 UTE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VF55 UTE 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 VF55 UTE?

VF55 UTE is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.