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YR06 UPX

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 2000cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 86,980 miles on the clock, averaging 5,373 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for YR06 UPX

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,980
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
5,373

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 reading86,980 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,373
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR06 UPX 32k46k59k73k87k '09'19'16

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,980 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,980 miles
Since last MOT+2,954 miles
PASS
Mileage84,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,026 miles
Since last MOT+4,464 miles
PASS
Mileage79,562 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,562 miles
Since last MOT+4,593 miles
PASS
Mileage74,969 miles
Since last MOT+9,500 miles
PASS
Mileage65,469 miles
Since last MOT+6,113 miles
PASS
Mileage59,356 miles
Since last MOT+5,506 miles
PASS
Mileage53,850 miles
Since last MOT+3,329 miles
PASS
Mileage50,521 miles
Since last MOT+6,295 miles
PASS
Mileage44,226 miles
Since last MOT+6,243 miles
PASS
Mileage37,983 miles
Since last MOT+6,108 miles
PASS
Mileage31,875 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.

High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 UPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About YR06 UPX

What car is YR06 UPX?

YR06 UPX is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2006.

What is the mileage of YR06 UPX?

The last recorded mileage for YR06 UPX was 86,980 miles, recorded on 2 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR06 UPX passed its MOT?

YR06 UPX has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Jul 2019.

Is YR06 UPX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR06 UPX is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is YR06 UPX?

YR06 UPX is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.