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YB06 BZU

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 158,294 miles on the clock, averaging 8,324 miles per year, around 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 YB06 BZU

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,294
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2009
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,324

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading158,294 miles
Reading date
Miles last year28
Average per year8,324
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YB06 BZU 26k59k92k125k158k '09'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,294 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,266 miles
Since last MOT+11,592 miles
PASS
Mileage146,674 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,675 miles
Since last MOT+6,109 miles
PASS
Mileage140,566 miles
Since last MOT+5,012 miles
PASS
Mileage135,554 miles
Since last MOT+2,412 miles
PASS
Mileage133,142 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,142 miles
Since last MOT+5,089 miles
PASS
Mileage128,053 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,051 miles
Since last MOT+7,738 miles
PASS
Mileage120,313 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,313 miles
Since last MOT+9,277 miles
PASS
Mileage111,036 miles
Since last MOT+11,026 miles
PASS
Mileage100,010 miles
Since last MOT+12,011 miles
PASS
Mileage87,999 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,998 miles
Since last MOT+12,823 miles
PASS
Mileage75,175 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,174 miles
Since last MOT+10,530 miles
PASS
Mileage64,644 miles
Since last MOT+11,389 miles
PASS
Mileage53,255 miles
Since last MOT+16,267 miles
PASS
Mileage36,988 miles
Since last MOT+279 miles
PASS
Mileage36,709 miles
Since last MOT+5,034 miles
PASS
Mileage31,675 miles
Since last MOT+5,739 miles
PASS
Mileage25,936 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

RegistrationYB06 BZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeYB — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About YB06 BZU

What car is YB06 BZU?

YB06 BZU is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Leeds in 2006.

What is the mileage of YB06 BZU?

The last recorded mileage for YB06 BZU was 158,294 miles, recorded on 7 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YB06 BZU passed its MOT?

YB06 BZU has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 May 2025.

Is YB06 BZU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YB06 BZU 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 YB06 BZU?

YB06 BZU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.