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YM06 BUO

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 156,735 miles on the clock, averaging 12,615 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 YM06 BUO

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,735
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2009
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
12,615

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading156,735 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,615
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM06 BUO 39k68k98k127k157k '09'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,735 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,735 miles
Since last MOT+14,154 miles
PASS
Mileage142,581 miles
Since last MOT+13,203 miles
PASS
Mileage129,378 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,378 miles
Since last MOT+12,823 miles
PASS
Mileage116,555 miles
Since last MOT+22,765 miles
PASS
Mileage93,790 miles
Since last MOT+291 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,499 miles
Since last MOT+12,147 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,352 miles
Since last MOT+13,090 miles
PASS
Mileage68,262 miles
Since last MOT+13,805 miles
PASS
Mileage54,457 miles
Since last MOT+8,109 miles
PASS
Mileage46,348 miles
Since last MOT+7,536 miles
PASS
Mileage38,812 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

RegistrationYM06 BUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeYM — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About YM06 BUO

What car is YM06 BUO?

YM06 BUO is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2006.

What is the mileage of YM06 BUO?

The last recorded mileage for YM06 BUO was 156,735 miles, recorded on 12 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM06 BUO passed its MOT?

YM06 BUO has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Feb 2019.

Is YM06 BUO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YM06 BUO 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 YM06 BUO?

YM06 BUO is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.