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WL06 BPU

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Black Registered in Truro, West of England · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
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 1900cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 138,365 miles on the clock, averaging 5,723 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 WL06 BPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,365
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2009
58%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,723

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 reading138,365 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year5,723
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WL06 BPU 55k76k97k118k138k '09'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,365 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,360 miles
Since last MOT+9,993 miles
PASS
Mileage128,367 miles
Since last MOT+7,349 miles
PASS
Mileage121,018 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,015 miles
Since last MOT+10,645 miles
PASS
Mileage110,370 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,370 miles
Since last MOT+9,034 miles
PASS
Mileage101,336 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,336 miles
Since last MOT+2,252 miles
PASS
Mileage99,084 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,084 miles
Since last MOT+2,036 miles
PASS
Mileage97,048 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,005 miles
Since last MOT+5,679 miles
PASS
Mileage91,326 miles
Since last MOT+5,339 miles
PASS
Mileage85,987 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,922 miles
Since last MOT+5,365 miles
PASS
Mileage80,557 miles
Since last MOT+7,378 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,179 miles
Since last MOT+5,148 miles
PASS
Mileage68,031 miles
Since last MOT+4,617 miles
PASS
Mileage63,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,414 miles
Since last MOT+4,285 miles
PASS
Mileage59,129 miles
Since last MOT+3,980 miles
PASS
Mileage55,149 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,129 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

RegistrationWL06 BPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeWL — Truro, West of England
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About WL06 BPU

What car is WL06 BPU?

WL06 BPU is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Truro in 2006.

What is the mileage of WL06 BPU?

The last recorded mileage for WL06 BPU was 138,365 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WL06 BPU passed its MOT?

WL06 BPU has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 7 Dec 2023.

Is WL06 BPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WL06 BPU 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 WL06 BPU?

WL06 BPU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.