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WR55 WZG

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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 70,291 miles on the clock, averaging 5,661 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 WR55 WZG

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,291
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2009
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
5,661

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

Below average
Latest reading70,291 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,661
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WR55 WZG 29k39k49k60k70k '09'16'12

Check WR55 WZG

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,291 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,291 miles
Since last MOT+6,306 miles
PASS
Mileage63,985 miles
Since last MOT+9,717 miles
PASS
Mileage54,268 miles
Since last MOT+6,710 miles
PASS
Mileage47,558 miles
Since last MOT+3,815 miles
PASS
Mileage43,743 miles
Since last MOT+4,159 miles
PASS
Mileage39,584 miles
Since last MOT+6,257 miles
PASS
Mileage33,327 miles
Since last MOT+4,790 miles
PASS
Mileage28,537 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

RegistrationWR55 WZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About WR55 WZG

What car is WR55 WZG?

WR55 WZG is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2006.

What is the mileage of WR55 WZG?

The last recorded mileage for WR55 WZG was 70,291 miles, recorded on 31 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR55 WZG passed its MOT?

WR55 WZG has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 31 May 2016.

Is WR55 WZG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR55 WZG 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 WR55 WZG?

WR55 WZG is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.