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YB06 EXN

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 146,320 miles on the clock, averaging 7,256 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 YB06 EXN

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,320
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2009
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,256

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading146,320 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,587
Average per year7,256
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YB06 EXN 71k90k108k127k146k '09'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,320 miles
Since last MOT+3,587 miles
PASS
Mileage142,733 miles
Since last MOT+3,912 miles
PASS
Mileage138,821 miles
Since last MOT+3,147 miles
PASS
Mileage135,674 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,670 miles
Since last MOT+7,847 miles
PASS
Mileage127,823 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,818 miles
Since last MOT+10,919 miles
PASS
Mileage116,899 miles
Since last MOT+8,424 miles
PASS
Mileage108,475 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,391 miles
Since last MOT+8,685 miles
PASS
Mileage99,706 miles
Since last MOT+10,741 miles
PASS
Mileage88,965 miles
Since last MOT+9,166 miles
PASS
Mileage79,799 miles
Since last MOT+9,230 miles
PASS
Mileage70,569 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 EXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeYB — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About YB06 EXN

What car is YB06 EXN?

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

What is the mileage of YB06 EXN?

The last recorded mileage for YB06 EXN was 146,320 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YB06 EXN passed its MOT?

YB06 EXN has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2019.

Is YB06 EXN ULEZ compliant?

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

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