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WL06 DYY

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 12 (54% pass rate). It has 182,041 miles on the clock, averaging 9,174 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 WL06 DYY

MOT Status
Due date passed
182,041
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2009
54%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
9,174

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading182,041 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,613
Average per year9,174
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WL06 DYY 39k75k111k146k182k '09'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage182,041 miles
Since last MOT+6,613 miles
PASS
Mileage175,428 miles
Since last MOT+174 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,254 miles
Since last MOT+5,809 miles
PASS
Mileage169,445 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,445 miles
Since last MOT+5,996 miles
PASS
Mileage163,449 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,449 miles
Since last MOT+5,084 miles
PASS
Mileage158,365 miles
Since last MOT+5,042 miles
PASS
Mileage153,323 miles
Since last MOT+158 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,165 miles
Since last MOT+5,537 miles
PASS
Mileage147,628 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,608 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,607 miles
Since last MOT+7,590 miles
PASS
Mileage140,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,017 miles
Since last MOT+8,430 miles
PASS
Mileage131,587 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,595 miles
Since last MOT+8,724 miles
PASS
Mileage122,871 miles
Since last MOT+10,054 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,817 miles
Since last MOT+14,653 miles
PASS
Mileage98,164 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,164 miles
Since last MOT+17,754 miles
PASS
Mileage80,410 miles
Since last MOT+14,685 miles
PASS
Mileage65,725 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,725 miles
Since last MOT+12,183 miles
PASS
Mileage53,542 miles
Since last MOT+14,135 miles
PASS
Mileage39,407 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 DYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeWL — Truro, West of England
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About WL06 DYY

What car is WL06 DYY?

WL06 DYY is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Truro in 2006.

What is the mileage of WL06 DYY?

The last recorded mileage for WL06 DYY was 182,041 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WL06 DYY passed its MOT?

WL06 DYY has had 26 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (14 passes, 12 failures). It last was tested on 7 Nov 2024.

Is WL06 DYY ULEZ compliant?

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

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