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WM06 BGU

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Bristol, West of England · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 15 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 80,143 miles on the clock, averaging 3,885 miles per year, well 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 WM06 BGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,143
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2009
94%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,885

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading80,143 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,885
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WM06 BGU 24k38k52k66k80k '09'23'17

Check WM06 BGU

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,143 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,143 miles
Since last MOT+8,804 miles
PASS
Mileage71,339 miles
Since last MOT+1,815 miles
PASS
Mileage69,524 miles
Since last MOT+1,876 miles
PASS
Mileage67,648 miles
Since last MOT+2,109 miles
PASS
Mileage65,539 miles
Since last MOT+3,016 miles
PASS
Mileage62,523 miles
Since last MOT+3,456 miles
PASS
Mileage59,067 miles
Since last MOT+3,640 miles
PASS
Mileage55,427 miles
Since last MOT+3,844 miles
PASS
Mileage51,583 miles
Since last MOT+3,328 miles
PASS
Mileage48,255 miles
Since last MOT+5,813 miles
PASS
Mileage42,442 miles
Since last MOT+4,122 miles
PASS
Mileage38,320 miles
Since last MOT+4,605 miles
PASS
Mileage33,715 miles
Since last MOT+4,823 miles
PASS
Mileage28,892 miles
Since last MOT+4,765 miles
PASS
Mileage24,127 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

RegistrationWM06 BGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeWM — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About WM06 BGU

What car is WM06 BGU?

WM06 BGU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2006.

What is the mileage of WM06 BGU?

The last recorded mileage for WM06 BGU was 80,143 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WM06 BGU passed its MOT?

WM06 BGU has had 16 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (15 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 15 Dec 2023.

Is WM06 BGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WM06 BGU 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 WM06 BGU?

WM06 BGU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.