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VO06 VYK

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 169,856 miles on the clock, averaging 11,442 miles per year, above 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 VO06 VYK

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,856
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2009
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,442

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 reading169,856 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,470
Average per year11,442
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO06 VYK 37k70k103k137k170k '09'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,856 miles
Since last MOT+7,470 miles
PASS
Mileage162,386 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,386 miles
Since last MOT+11,437 miles
PASS
Mileage150,949 miles
Since last MOT+9,508 miles
PASS
Mileage141,441 miles
Since last MOT+11,227 miles
PASS
Mileage130,214 miles
Since last MOT+17,368 miles
PASS
Mileage112,846 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,846 miles
Since last MOT+14,093 miles
PASS
Mileage98,753 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,746 miles
Since last MOT+13,756 miles
PASS
Mileage84,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,990 miles
Since last MOT+13,469 miles
PASS
Mileage71,521 miles
Since last MOT+12,707 miles
PASS
Mileage58,814 miles
Since last MOT+9,341 miles
PASS
Mileage49,473 miles
Since last MOT+12,504 miles
PASS
Mileage36,969 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

RegistrationVO06 VYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeVO — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About VO06 VYK

What car is VO06 VYK?

VO06 VYK is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Worcester in 2006.

What is the mileage of VO06 VYK?

The last recorded mileage for VO06 VYK was 169,856 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO06 VYK passed its MOT?

VO06 VYK has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Oct 2020.

Is VO06 VYK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VO06 VYK 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 VO06 VYK?

VO06 VYK is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.